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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 long does Tolkien indicate he has been working with the imaginary realms in Letter #130?
(a) Years.
(b) Decades.
(c) Months.
(d) Weeks.

2. How does Tolkien expect the publisher to respond to his opinions of the cover designs?
(a) He thinks they will ignore his opinion.
(b) He thinks they will appreciate his opinion, but not act on it.
(c) He thinks they will agree with his opinion.
(d) He thinks they will become upset by reading his opinion.

3. Where does the conversation about accents take place that Tolkien discusses in his letter to Christopher?
(a) In a boat.
(b) On a train.
(c) In a car.
(d) On a plane.

4. In Letter #27, which of the following does Tolkien say that he will leave the drawing of to someone who can draw ?
(a) Hobbits.
(b) Volcanoes.
(c) Mountains.
(d) Elves.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of Tolkien's books explains the history of Elvenkind?

2. What words does Tolkien use to replace "Elves"?

3. What is left out of the letters included in "To Unwin about The Hobbit"?

4. How does Tolkien describe the domestic problems he is having in a letter before he moves to a small house?

5. How does Tolkien consider the term "Elves"?

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