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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Now the Books Themselves.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the main subject of Letters #146, 147, and 148?
(a) Getting the books into their published form.
(b) Rewriting the endings of the books.
(c) Rewriting the beginnings of the books.
(d) Getting enough advance copies of the book available.

2. What does Tolkien explain he uses in developing his fascination with imaginary worlds?
(a) His skills, abilities, and sense of humor.
(b) His skills and abilities.
(c) His abilities and sense of humor.
(d) His skills and sense of humor.

3. What does Tolkien focus on when his books make less than anticipated progress with publishers?
(a) His family.
(b) Writing to the publishers.
(c) Writing other books.
(d) His teaching job.

4. What subject is a student's thesis about that Tolkien expects to find boring?
(a) Fairy Tales.
(b) Industrialism.
(c) War.
(d) Civilization.

5. How does Tolkien consider the term "Elves"?
(a) He thinks it is undefined.
(b) He thinks it is senseless.
(c) He thinks it is amusing.
(d) He thinks it is misleading.

Short Answer Questions

1. As stated in "The Professor," when are The Lord of the Rings books officially published?

2. After the Hobbits originate, where does the Dark Power that Tolkien describes in Letter #131 exist?

3. According to his letters, how does Tolkien consider his experience with the publisher about the cover designs?

4. Which one of the following does Tolkien vigorously discuss in his letters?

5. Under what conditions is Tolkien asked to chair an English department in "The Professor"?

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