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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 point does Tolkien make about his book, The Silmarillion, in Letter #131?
(a) The themes of the book are intentionally simple.
(b) The themes of the book are intentionally complex.
(c) It is about humans.
(d) It is not about humans.

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

3. Which one of the following best describes Tolkien's recount of the history surrounding his poem in "Publisher Drama"?
(a) Expected.
(b) Lengthy.
(c) Incomplete.
(d) Brief.

4. How does Tolkien describe the writing of The Hobbit to Christopher?
(a) Both easy and difficult.
(b) Neither easy nor difficult.
(c) Easy.
(d) Difficult.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Allen & Unwin?

2. Why does Tolkien's new publisher need a summary of the books?

3. What is the only thing capable of destroying the Ring in Tolkien's story?

4. During the time these letters are written, what term do the British typically use to label Americans?

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

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