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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, Letters of the 1960s.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year are the earliest letters in the book written?
(a) 1918.
(b) 1912.
(c) 1916.
(d) 1914.

2. According to Tolkien in Letter #131, what is the source of magic in his stories?
(a) Only the Elves.
(b) Neither the Machine nor the Elves.
(c) Only the Machine.
(d) The Machine and the Elves.

3. What will the alteration mean for the book Tolkien is writing in Letter #128?
(a) It will be designed not to have a sequel.
(b) It will be meant not to be read by children.
(c) It will be designed to have a sequel.
(d) It will be meant to be read by children.

4. When is Letter #246, about Gandalf and the Ring, written?
(a) November 1965.
(b) September 1963.
(c) November 1962.
(d) September 1964.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What invention does Tolkien make when writing the poem being discussed with Unwin?

3. What words does Tolkien use to replace "Elves"?

4. How does Tolkien describe the change that he has made to his manuscript in Letter #129?

5. How does Tolkien feel when he looks at his work in the revision stages?

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