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

2. How does Tolkien think children will respond to Farmer Giles of Ham?
(a) He encourages them not to read it.
(b) They might like it.
(c) They will not understand it.
(d) They will not like it.

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

4. What is left out of the letters included in "To Unwin about The Hobbit"?
(a) Months and dates.
(b) The full names of the people that the letters are addressed to.
(c) The endings of the letters.
(d) Personal information.

5. Where is the man whose accent Tolkien refers to as "English after being wiped over with a dirty sponge" from?
(a) Connecticut.
(b) New Hampshire.
(c) Pennsylvania.
(d) New England.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Tolkien explain he uses in developing his fascination with imaginary worlds?

3. What German word meaning "essential" does Tolkien refer to in Letter #6, stating that it is actually viewed as an English word?

4. As mentioned in Letter #66, why does Tolkien think that he will have to move some of the sections of his book?

5. What has Tolkien found in his manuscript when he writes Letter #69?

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