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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 respond to the publisher's actions with the cover designs in "Now the Books Themselves"?
(a) He is upset.
(b) He is unresponsive.
(c) He is thankful.
(d) He is confused.

2. Which one of the following is a topic of discussion in Letter #150 to Christopher?
(a) The number of books sold.
(b) Advertisements for the books.
(c) Maps for the books.
(d) The number of books printed.

3. What is the only date found on Letter #182?
(a) 1956.
(b) June, 1955.
(c) January, 1956.
(d) 1955.

4. How long does Tolkien indicate he has been working with the imaginary realms in Letter #130?
(a) Decades.
(b) Years.
(c) Months.
(d) Weeks.

5. As stated in "The Professor," when are The Lord of the Rings books officially published?
(a) 1953.
(b) 1952.
(c) 1954.
(d) 1951.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what year does Tolkien become disturbed by the length of time to publish The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Silmarillion?

3. Who is the person that Tolkien thanks, and is the recipient of Letter #130?

4. What chapter of the book that Tolkien is working on is he considering altering in Letter #128?

5. What book has Tolkien recently completed when he writes a letter to W.H. Auden that is included in "To Anne Barrett of Houghton Mifflin Co."?

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