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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14, JRR Tolkien as The Old Man.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who leads The Enemy in Tolkien's stories?
(a) Gollum.
(b) Saruman.
(c) Sauron.
(d) The Nazgul.

2. Which school is Tolkien attending when the first letter begins?
(a) Harvard.
(b) Oxford.
(c) Cambridge.
(d) Yale.

3. Which one of the following best describes Tolkien's recount of the history surrounding his poem in "Publisher Drama"?
(a) Brief.
(b) Lengthy.
(c) Expected.
(d) Incomplete.

4. What does Tolkien wish for "well-meaning folk who think they know" in Letter #236?
(a) They could be listened to.
(b) They could be reasoned with.
(c) They could be restrained.
(d) They could be appreciated.

5. How does Tolkien originally respond to Unwin's request about the poem?
(a) He is unaware of it.
(b) He is grateful.
(c) He is indifferent.
(d) He is confused by it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many Elves does Tolkien think might be able to manage the Ring of Power in Letter #246?

3. Why does Tolkien think his new position at the university will be better received in Letter #182?

4. In what year does Tolkien become disturbed by the length of time to publish The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Silmarillion?

5. In Tolkien as "The Old Man," which dictionary does Tolkien reveal he worked for earlier in his life?

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