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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. Who provides input , feedback, and advice for the letters in the book?
(a) Humphrey Carpenter.
(b) Christopher Tolkien.
(c) Edith Bratt.
(d) J.R.R. Tolkien.

2. In Letter #131, what reason does Tolkien reveal for creating his alternate world of fiction?
(a) To recreate a world that he had read about as a child.
(b) To make a world that is completely unbelievable in every way.
(c) To provide an example for how a society should be constructed.
(d) To fill the English people's need for their own fairy tale.

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

4. In general, why do Tolkien and C.S. Lewis meet several times?
(a) To edit each other's manuscripts.
(b) To play games.
(c) To give each other literary criticism.
(d) To discuss sports and politics.

5. Who participates in the Machine?
(a) Mortals, Elves, and Hobbits.
(b) Elves.
(c) Hobbits.
(d) Mortals.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Tolkien design the book, Farmer Giles of Ham?

3. How many improvements does Tolkien indicate he has made to the manuscript for Farmer Giles of Ham?

4. What does Tolkien suggest is the greatest resource for the information the schoolboy is seeking in Letter #114?

5. What is causing the culture of the Elves to suffer?

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