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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. How does Tolkien feel when he looks at his work in the revision stages?
(a) Grateful.
(b) Humbled.
(c) Confused.
(d) Defiant.

2. How does Tolkien respond to the idea of chairing the English department?
(a) He is very appreciative.
(b) He is insulted.
(c) He does not entirely understand why he was selected.
(d) He thinks it is terrible.

3. To whom is Letter #159 addressed?
(a) Dora Marshall.
(b) Edith.
(c) Christopher.
(d) Rayner Unwin.

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

5. Why does Tolkien think his new position at the university will be better received in Letter #182?
(a) Because of his fame as an author.
(b) Because of the anticipation of the new book he is writing.
(c) Because of the reputation of the person that preceded him.
(d) Because of the amount of time he has worked at the university.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who provides the main order of the letters included in the book?

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

3. How many other men are traveling with Tolkien during his conversation about accents?

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

5. As stated in the letters included in "Publisher Drama," how many times does Tolkien have the chance to use the poetic invention he makes?

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