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

2. Which character does Tolkien indicate has gained the most power by wearing the Ring?
(a) Gollum.
(b) Sauron.
(c) The Witch-king of Angmar.
(d) Saruman.

3. In what year does Tolkien become disturbed by the length of time to publish The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Silmarillion?
(a) 1948.
(b) 1949.
(c) 1950.
(d) 1951.

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

5. What does Tolkien think children can become for their parents?
(a) One of the strongest sources of information.
(b) A chance to correct their own mistakes.
(c) One of the strongest sources of support.
(d) A chance to relive their lives.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the familiar recipients of the letters of the 1960s that are included in "Later Years"?

2. In describing the power of the pen, what aspect of fiction writing does Tolkien refer to when explaining his own writing process and the way he invents characters?

3. How does Tolkien describe his work for a dictionary?

4. What two months are Letters #146, 147, and 148 written in?

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

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