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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. Why does Tolkien think his new position at the university will be better received in Letter #182?
(a) Because of the anticipation of the new book he is writing.
(b) Because of his fame as an author.
(c) Because of the reputation of the person that preceded him.
(d) Because of the amount of time he has worked at the university.

2. How much of The Silmarillion takes place before the arrival of human beings?
(a) None of it.
(b) All of it.
(c) The majority of it.
(d) Very little of it.

3. Why does C.S. Lewis use the name Numenor in one of his stories?
(a) As an attempt to write a sequel to The Lord of the Rings.
(b) As an attempt to rewrite The Lord of the Rings.
(c) As a reference to Tolkien.
(d) As a way to generate interest in the story.

4. Who is the person that Tolkien thanks, and is the recipient of Letter #130?
(a) Milton Waldman.
(b) George Allen.
(c) Humphrey Carpenter.
(d) Rayner Unwin.

5. How does Tolkien feel when he looks at his work in the revision stages?
(a) Humbled.
(b) Grateful.
(c) Confused.
(d) Defiant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the main focal point of The Silmarillion?

2. Who does Tolkien say are the only people interested in reading his literary works in Letter #115?

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

4. When does the history of the Elves begin?

5. In what year is Letter #253 written?

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