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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, To Anne Barrett of Houghton Mifflin Co..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his letter to D. Auden in "The Lord of the Rings Are Published," why does Tolkien think his work is published?
(a) The stories have the ability to transcend time periods.
(b) The stories have the ability to connect with children and adults.
(c) The publisher was a childhood friend of his.
(d) The publisher was a fan of the story as a child.

2. Who is the person that Tolkien thanks, and is the recipient of Letter #130?
(a) Rayner Unwin.
(b) Humphrey Carpenter.
(c) Milton Waldman.
(d) George Allen.

3. In Letter #27, which of the following does Tolkien say that he will leave the drawing of to someone who can draw ?
(a) Hobbits.
(b) Volcanoes.
(c) Mountains.
(d) Elves.

4. Who does Tolkien express gratitude to in Letter #6?
(a) Mrs. E.M. White.
(b) Mrs. E.M. Wright.
(c) Mrs. C.S. Wright.
(d) Mrs. C.S. White.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of good news does Tolkien preview in Letter #185?

2. Who does Tolkien say are the only people interested in reading his literary works in Letter #115?

3. What has Tolkien found in his manuscript when he writes Letter #69?

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

5. Who participates in the Machine?

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