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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 Letter #130, what distinction does Tolkien make about the artificial languages he creates for his books?
(a) They are never used in real life.
(b) They are seldom used in real life.
(c) They are the opposite of an actual real life language.
(d) They are a combination of two real-life languages.

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

3. Where does the conversation about accents take place that Tolkien discusses in his letter to Christopher?
(a) In a boat.
(b) In a car.
(c) On a plane.
(d) On a train.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Tolkien describe the change that he has made to his manuscript in Letter #129?

3. As mentioned in Letter #69, which specific part of his manuscript does Tolkien plan on revising?

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

5. How many improvements does Tolkien indicate he has made to the manuscript for Farmer Giles of Ham?

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