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

2. What will the alteration mean for the book Tolkien is writing in Letter #128?
(a) It will be designed not to have a sequel.
(b) It will be meant to be read by children.
(c) It will be designed to have a sequel.
(d) It will be meant not to be read by children.

3. Who leads The Enemy in Tolkien's stories?
(a) The Nazgul.
(b) Gollum.
(c) Sauron.
(d) Saruman.

4. What invention does Tolkien make when writing the poem being discussed with Unwin?
(a) A new world.
(b) A new genre.
(c) A new word.
(d) A new meter.

5. How much of The Silmarillion takes place before the arrival of human beings?
(a) Very little of it.
(b) The majority of it.
(c) All of it.
(d) None of it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Tolkien describe the writing of The Hobbit to Christopher?

3. How does Tolkien originally respond to Unwin's request about the poem?

4. In what month does Tolkien write to Christopher about the writing process for The Hobbit?

5. Where is the man whose accent Tolkien refers to as "English after being wiped over with a dirty sponge" from?

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