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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. How long is the summary that Tolkien's new publisher asks him to write at the end of "Publisher Drama"?
(a) One-hundred words.
(b) Two-hundred words.
(c) Fifty words.
(d) One-hundred-and-fifty words.

2. What does Tolkien think drives humans towards certain behaviors?
(a) They are driven by circumstances as well as other things.
(b) They are driven by the people around them.
(c) They are driven exclusively by circumstances.
(d) They are driven by their education and culture.

3. What words does Tolkien use to replace "Elves"?
(a) Elfen and Elven.
(b) Elf, Elfen, and Elven.
(c) Elf and Elven.
(d) Elf and Elfen.

4. When does Tolkien write to Unwin about C.S. Lewis in "Now the Books Themselves"?
(a) November 19.
(b) September 9.
(c) November 9.
(d) September 19.

5. How long is Tolkien separated from Edith, making his affection for her grow stronger?
(a) Two years.
(b) Four years.
(c) One year.
(d) Three years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is left out of the letters included in "To Unwin about The Hobbit"?

2. As Tolkien explains in Letter #246, what is the main difference between Gandalf and Sauron?

3. How many Elves does Tolkien think might be able to manage the Ring of Power in Letter #246?

4. According to the information provided in Letter #69, how often does Tolkien write to Christopher?

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

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