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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Publisher Drama.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which one of Tolkien's books explains the history of Elvenkind?
(a) The Silmarillion.
(b) The Lord of the Rings.
(c) The Hobbit.
(d) The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrún.

2. How does Tolkien consider the term "Elves"?
(a) He thinks it is amusing.
(b) He thinks it is misleading.
(c) He thinks it is senseless.
(d) He thinks it is undefined.

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

4. In what year does Tolkien become disturbed by the length of time to publish The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Silmarillion?
(a) 1949.
(b) 1948.
(c) 1951.
(d) 1950.

5. How many Rings of Power does the One Ring control?
(a) Ten.
(b) Eight.
(c) Seven.
(d) Nine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Tolkien first decides to approach the publishers about the delay of the books?

2. Which school is Tolkien attending when the first letter begins?

3. Who provides the main order of the letters included in the book?

4. How often does Tolkien write to Edith during the time they are separated?

5. How long is Tolkien separated from Edith, making his affection for her grow stronger?

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