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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 two factors contribute to the main part of Letter #66 to Christopher?
(a) Real life and the idea of living in an imaginary world.
(b) Real life and the writing of an imaginary world.
(c) Fiction and the writing of an imaginary world.
(d) Fiction and the idea of living in an imaginary world.

2. What will the alteration mean for the book Tolkien is writing in Letter #128?
(a) It will be designed not to have a sequel.
(b) It will be designed to have a sequel.
(c) It will be meant to be read by children.
(d) It will be meant not to be read by children.

3. How many times do the Elves and the Dwarves share an enduring friendship throughout their history?
(a) Twice.
(b) Four times.
(c) Three times.
(d) Once.

4. What has Tolkien found in his manuscript when he writes Letter #69?
(a) Too many metaphors.
(b) Too many analogies.
(c) Inconsistencies.
(d) Inaccuracies.

5. After the Hobbits originate, where does the Dark Power that Tolkien describes in Letter #131 exist?
(a) Gondor.
(b) Rivendell.
(c) Mirkwood.
(d) Mordor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year does Tolkien write to his publisher with his thoughts on the original cover designs?

2. What does the publisher do after reading Tolkien's opinions of the cover designs?

3. Which character does Tolkien indicate has gained the most power by wearing the Ring?

4. Where does the friendship between the Elves and the Dwarves that Tolkien refers to in Letter #131 take place?

5. What chapter of the book that Tolkien is working on is he considering altering in Letter #128?

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