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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. What is Tolkien finishing while writing the letters included in "The Lord of the Rings Are Published"?
(a) The poem that coincides with the trilogy.
(b) The collection of poems that coincides with the trilogy.
(c) The manuscript for the final story of the trilogy.
(d) The manuscript for the prequel to the trilogy.

2. How does Tolkien design the book, Farmer Giles of Ham?
(a) To be read as several separate stories.
(b) To be read in one sitting.
(c) Not to be read aloud.
(d) To be read aloud.

3. How does Tolkien describe the change that he has made to his manuscript in Letter #129?
(a) Perfect.
(b) Negotiable.
(c) Reversible.
(d) Final.

4. How is the Machine described in Letter #131?
(a) Neither disciplined nor industrialized.
(b) Disciplined, but not industrialized.
(c) Industrialized, but undisciplined.
(d) Industrialized and disciplined.

5. How does Tolkien react to the original cover designs that he is sent for his books?
(a) He does not understand them.
(b) He likes them overall, but has a few suggestions.
(c) He is very happy with them.
(d) He is unhappy with them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What German word meaning "essential" does Tolkien refer to in Letter #6, stating that it is actually viewed as an English word?

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. How much of The Silmarillion takes place before the arrival of human beings?

4. Who leads The Enemy in Tolkien's stories?

5. What is Allen & Unwin?

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