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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, To Unwin about The Hobbit.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what month does Tolkien write to Christopher about the writing process for The Hobbit?
(a) February.
(b) July.
(c) November.
(d) April.

2. What will the alteration mean for the book Tolkien is writing in Letter #128?
(a) It will be designed not to have a sequel.
(b) It will be designed 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.

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

4. What request is made of Tolkien after he finishes Farmer Giles of Ham?
(a) That he edit some of the book to make it shorter.
(b) That he adds to the ending to make it more complete.
(c) That he write more stories to make a large volume.
(d) That he remove two of the characters.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the information provided in Letter #69, how often does Tolkien write to Christopher?

2. In what year are the earliest letters in the book written?

3. What do the letters selected for "To Unwin about The Hobbit" have in common?

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

5. In Letter #130, what distinction does Tolkien make about the artificial languages he creates for his books?

(see the answer key)

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