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

2. How much time has passed between Tolkien's initial idea for drawing maps and when it becomes an issue with a publisher?
(a) Over a decade.
(b) Four years.
(c) Eight years.
(d) A decade.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tolkien describe the writing of The Hobbit to Christopher?

2. Who is the person that Tolkien thanks, and is the recipient of Letter #130?

3. How does Tolkien respond to the idea of chairing the English department?

4. With whom does Tolkien work in order to avoid the responsibilities of chairing the English department?

5. Where does the conversation about accents take place that Tolkien discusses in his letter to Christopher?

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