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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. Based on the information in the Introduction, how many chapters does the book have?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) None.
(c) Five.
(d) Ten.

2. How does Tolkien describe the alteration he is contemplating making to his manuscript in Letter #128?
(a) General.
(b) Unnecessary.
(c) Decorative.
(d) Specific.

3. How does Tolkien design the book, Farmer Giles of Ham?
(a) To be read as several separate stories.
(b) Not to be read aloud.
(c) To be read in one sitting.
(d) To be read aloud.

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

5. 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 fit in with the storyline.
(b) They do not have the same writing style as the other sections.
(c) They are too short.
(d) They are too long.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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