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

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

3. How does Tolkien describe the change that he has made to his manuscript in Letter #129?
(a) Perfect.
(b) Reversible.
(c) Final.
(d) Negotiable.

4. How many improvements does Tolkien indicate he has made to the manuscript for Farmer Giles of Ham?
(a) None.
(b) Only a few.
(c) Numerous.
(d) Too many to count.

5. What is Allen & Unwin?
(a) A bank.
(b) A printing service.
(c) A law firm.
(d) A publishing house.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Letter, #6, to what college subject does Tolkien refer?

3. What will the alteration mean for the book Tolkien is writing in Letter #128?

4. Which of the following is the main focal point of The Silmarillion?

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

(see the answer key)

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