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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. What has Tolkien found in his manuscript when he writes Letter #69?
(a) Too many analogies.
(b) Inaccuracies.
(c) Inconsistencies.
(d) Too many metaphors.

2. What German word meaning "essential" does Tolkien refer to in Letter #6, stating that it is actually viewed as an English word?
(a) Unentbehrlich.
(b) Wesenhaft.
(c) Grundlegend.
(d) Entscheidend.

3. Who provides input , feedback, and advice for the letters in the book?
(a) Christopher Tolkien.
(b) Edith Bratt.
(c) J.R.R. Tolkien.
(d) Humphrey Carpenter.

4. What book inspired a schoolboy to write to Tolkien, prompting his response in Letter #114?
(a) The Silmarillion.
(b) Beowulf: The Monsters and the Critics.
(c) The Lord of the Rings.
(d) The Hobbit.

5. In general, why do Tolkien and C.S. Lewis meet several times?
(a) To give each other literary criticism.
(b) To discuss sports and politics.
(c) To edit each other's manuscripts.
(d) To play games.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is J.R.R. Tolkien in the first letter?

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

3. Which school is Tolkien attending when the first letter begins?

4. Who does Tolkien express gratitude to in Letter #6?

5. How does Tolkien describe the writing of The Hobbit to Christopher?

(see the answer key)

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