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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. Who is the initial publisher for Tolkien's books when "Publisher Drama" begins?
(a) Humphrey.
(b) Allen.
(c) Unwin.
(d) Collins.

2. As Tolkien explains in Letter #131, what motivates The Enemy in his stories?
(a) Good intentions.
(b) Evil intentions.
(c) Complicated intentions.
(d) Unknown intentions.

3. How many times do the Elves and the Dwarves share an enduring friendship throughout their history?
(a) Three times.
(b) Twice.
(c) Once.
(d) Four times.

4. What has Tolkien found in his manuscript when he writes Letter #69?
(a) Too many analogies.
(b) Inconsistencies.
(c) Inaccuracies.
(d) Too many metaphors.

5. Which of the following is the main thing that separates the Hobbits and the enemy?
(a) The quest for gold.
(b) A misunderstanding.
(c) A lack of knowledge.
(d) The quest for power.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Tolkien in Letter #131, what is the source of magic in his stories?

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

3. In what year are the earliest letters in the book written?

4. What is Allen & Unwin?

5. How does Tolkien describe the alteration he is contemplating making to his manuscript in Letter #128?

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