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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 chapter of the book that Tolkien is working on is he considering altering in Letter #128?
(a) Chapter 10.
(b) Chapter 8.
(c) Chapter 5.
(d) Chapter 3.

2. What happens to the wearer of the One Ring in Tolkien's story?
(a) They are transformed into a Hobbit.
(b) They are transformed into an Elf.
(c) They are given immortality.
(d) They are given mind powers.

3. Based on the information in the Introduction, how many chapters does the book have?
(a) None.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Five.
(d) Ten.

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

5. How long is Tolkien separated from Edith, making his affection for her grow stronger?
(a) Four years.
(b) Two years.
(c) One year.
(d) Three years.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Tolkien design the book, Farmer Giles of Ham?

3. What issue does a woman's presence raise for Tolkien in "Publisher Drama"?

4. After the Hobbits originate, where does the Dark Power that Tolkien describes in Letter #131 exist?

5. How old is J.R.R. Tolkien in the first letter?

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