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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 year are the earliest letters in the book written?
(a) 1918.
(b) 1912.
(c) 1916.
(d) 1914.

2. What does Tolkien offer to the schoolboy in Letter #114?
(a) An encyclopedia set.
(b) Monogrammed stationery.
(c) Early copies of documents.
(d) The first draft of a never released manuscript.

3. How does Tolkien describe the writing of The Hobbit to Christopher?
(a) Both easy and difficult.
(b) Easy.
(c) Neither easy nor difficult.
(d) Difficult.

4. How often does Tolkien write to Edith during the time they are separated?
(a) Once a week.
(b) Never.
(c) Once a day.
(d) Once a month.

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) When the Sun has risen and set.
(c) Where the Sun has risen and set.
(d) When the Moon has risen and set.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What assertion does Tolkien make about Farmer Giles of Ham?

3. In Letter #27, which of the following does Tolkien say that he will leave the drawing of to someone who can draw ?

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

5. What words does Tolkien use to replace "Elves"?

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