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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. According to Tolkien in Letter #246, what would have happened if Gandalf wore the ring?
(a) He would have been better than Sauron.
(b) Tolkien is not sure.
(c) He would have been worse than Sauron.
(d) He would have been the same as Sauron.

2. To whom is Letter #159 addressed?
(a) Rayner Unwin.
(b) Dora Marshall.
(c) Edith.
(d) Christopher.

3. What is the first topic discussed in Tolkien's letter to Unwin about C.S. Lewis in "Now the Books Themselves"?
(a) The books' sales.
(b) C.S. Lewis' books.
(c) The books' reviews.
(d) C.S. Lewis' opinions.

4. Which character does Tolkien indicate has gained the most power by wearing the Ring?
(a) The Witch-king of Angmar.
(b) Saruman.
(c) Gollum.
(d) Sauron.

5. How many times do the Elves and the Dwarves share an enduring friendship throughout their history?
(a) Three times.
(b) Four times.
(c) Once.
(d) Twice.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which school is Tolkien attending when the first letter begins?

3. In his letter to D. Auden in "The Lord of the Rings Are Published," why does Tolkien think his work is published?

4. How does Tolkien respond to the publisher's actions with the cover designs in "Now the Books Themselves"?

5. Why does C.S. Lewis use the name Numenor in one of his stories?

(see the answer key)

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