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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 do the Hobbits respond to magic in Tolkien's stories?
(a) They are confused by it.
(b) They try to ignore it.
(c) They are amused by it.
(d) They are angered by it.

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

3. What request is made of Tolkien after he finishes Farmer Giles of Ham?
(a) That he edit some of the book to make it shorter.
(b) That he write more stories to make a large volume.
(c) That he adds to the ending to make it more complete.
(d) That he remove two of the characters.

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

5. Who leads The Enemy in Tolkien's stories?
(a) Gollum.
(b) Sauron.
(c) The Nazgul.
(d) Saruman.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Tolkien work in order to avoid the responsibilities of chairing the English department?

2. Which one of the following is a topic of discussion in Letter #150 to Christopher?

3. In Letter, #6, to what college subject does Tolkien refer?

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

5. As stated in "The Professor," when are The Lord of the Rings books officially published?

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