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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Middle Earth as Fairy-Tale.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 sense of humor.
(c) His abilities and sense of humor.
(d) His skills and abilities.

2. As Tolkien explains in Letter #131, what motivates The Enemy in his stories?
(a) Unknown intentions.
(b) Complicated intentions.
(c) Good intentions.
(d) Evil intentions.

3. Who does Tolkien say are the only people interested in reading his literary works in Letter #115?
(a) Only C.S. Lewis.
(b) C.S. Lewis and his wife.
(c) C.S. Lewis and his son.
(d) Only his wife and son.

4. Who does Tolkien express gratitude to in Letter #6?
(a) Mrs. E.M. White.
(b) Mrs. C.S. Wright.
(c) Mrs. E.M. Wright.
(d) Mrs. C.S. White.

5. When does the history of the Elves begin?
(a) Long before humanity.
(b) Just after humanity.
(c) Just before humanity.
(d) Long after humanity.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Tolkien indicate he has been working with the imaginary realms in Letter #130?

2. How old is J.R.R. Tolkien in the first letter?

3. In Letter #131, what reason does Tolkien reveal for creating his alternate world of fiction?

4. According to Tolkien in Letter #131, what is the source of magic in his stories?

5. Who leads The Enemy in Tolkien's stories?

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