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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, After the Fall of the Elves.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who provides input , feedback, and advice for the letters in the book?
(a) J.R.R. Tolkien.
(b) Edith Bratt.
(c) Humphrey Carpenter.
(d) Christopher Tolkien.

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

3. What is the only thing capable of destroying the Ring in Tolkien's story?
(a) The power generated from another ring.
(b) A certain magical spell.
(c) The water from a specific river.
(d) A special type of fire.

4. What point does Tolkien make about his book, The Silmarillion, in Letter #131?
(a) It is not about humans.
(b) It is about humans.
(c) The themes of the book are intentionally simple.
(d) The themes of the book are intentionally complex.

5. Who does Tolkien say are the only people interested in reading his literary works in Letter #115?
(a) C.S. Lewis and his wife.
(b) Only C.S. Lewis.
(c) C.S. Lewis and his son.
(d) Only his wife and son.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the wearer of the One Ring in Tolkien's story?

2. Who leads The Enemy in Tolkien's stories?

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

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

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

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