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

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

3. 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 predictability of it.
(c) The extensive research done before writing.
(d) The unpredictability of it.

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

5. As mentioned in Letter #69, which specific part of his manuscript does Tolkien plan on revising?
(a) Where the Moon has risen and set.
(b) Where the Sun has risen and set.
(c) When the Sun has risen and set.
(d) When the Moon has risen and set.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Tolkien design the book, Farmer Giles of Ham?

3. How often does Tolkien write to Edith during the time they are separated?

4. How many other men are traveling with Tolkien during his conversation about accents?

5. How does Tolkien think children will respond to Farmer Giles of Ham?

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