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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Allen & Unwin.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As mentioned in Letter #66, why does Tolkien think that he will have to move some of the sections of his book?
(a) They are too short.
(b) They do not have the same writing style as the other sections.
(c) They are too long.
(d) They do not fit in with the storyline.

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?
(a) The extensive reading of other fiction done before writing.
(b) The extensive research done before writing.
(c) The predictability of it.
(d) The unpredictability of it.

3. How many improvements does Tolkien indicate he has made to the manuscript for Farmer Giles of Ham?
(a) Numerous.
(b) Too many to count.
(c) None.
(d) Only a few.

4. Who does Tolkien express gratitude to in Letter #6?
(a) Mrs. C.S. Wright.
(b) Mrs. E.M. Wright.
(c) Mrs. C.S. White.
(d) Mrs. E.M. White.

5. How does Tolkien describe the writing of The Hobbit to Christopher?
(a) Difficult.
(b) Neither easy nor difficult.
(c) Both easy and difficult.
(d) Easy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Letter #27, which of the following does Tolkien say that he will leave the drawing of to someone who can draw ?

2. Where is the man whose accent Tolkien refers to as "English after being wiped over with a dirty sponge" from?

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

4. In what month does Tolkien write to Christopher about the writing process for The Hobbit?

5. Who provides input , feedback, and advice for the letters in the book?

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