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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 point does Tolkien make about his book, The Silmarillion, in Letter #131?
(a) The themes of the book are intentionally complex.
(b) It is not about humans.
(c) The themes of the book are intentionally simple.
(d) It is about humans.

2. What chapter of the book that Tolkien is working on is he considering altering in Letter #128?
(a) Chapter 10.
(b) Chapter 3.
(c) Chapter 8.
(d) Chapter 5.

3. What words does Tolkien use to replace "Elves"?
(a) Elf and Elfen.
(b) Elf, Elfen, and Elven.
(c) Elfen and Elven.
(d) Elf and Elven.

4. Who is the person that Tolkien thanks, and is the recipient of Letter #130?
(a) Humphrey Carpenter.
(b) George Allen.
(c) Milton Waldman.
(d) Rayner Unwin.

5. Which one of the following is a topic of discussion in Letter #150 to Christopher?
(a) The number of books sold.
(b) Advertisements for the books.
(c) Maps for the books.
(d) The number of books printed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only thing capable of destroying the Ring in Tolkien's story?

2. What is the first topic discussed in Tolkien's letter to Unwin about C.S. Lewis in "Now the Books Themselves"?

3. How does Tolkien consider the term "Elves"?

4. How does Tolkien expect the publisher to respond to his opinions of the cover designs?

5. What do the letters selected for "To Unwin about The Hobbit" have in common?

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