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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. Why does C.S. Lewis use the name Numenor in one of his stories?
(a) As an attempt to write a sequel to The Lord of the Rings.
(b) As an attempt to rewrite The Lord of the Rings.
(c) As a way to generate interest in the story.
(d) As a reference to Tolkien.

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

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

4. How many Elves does Tolkien think might be able to manage the Ring of Power in Letter #246?
(a) None.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What year does Tolkien write a long letter to Jane Neave that is included in "Later Years"?

2. How does Tolkien respond to the idea of chairing the English department?

3. How does Tolkien think children will respond to Farmer Giles of Ham?

4. What aspect of fiction is detailed in Letter #199?

5. According to his letters, how does Tolkien consider his experience with the publisher about the cover designs?

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