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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 do the letters selected for "To Unwin about The Hobbit" have in common?
(a) They refer to Tolkien's least known works.
(b) They are all over five pages.
(c) They are all less than one-page long.
(d) They refer to Tolkien's most well known works.

2. What does Tolkien explain he uses in developing his fascination with imaginary worlds?
(a) His abilities and sense of humor.
(b) His skills, abilities, and sense of humor.
(c) His skills and abilities.
(d) His skills and sense of humor.

3. Which character does Tolkien indicate has gained the most power by wearing the Ring?
(a) Sauron.
(b) The Witch-king of Angmar.
(c) Gollum.
(d) Saruman.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which one of Tolkien's books explains the history of Elvenkind?

4. What book inspired a schoolboy to write to Tolkien, prompting his response in Letter #114?

5. What is the skill or ability of the Elves'?

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