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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. 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 their education and culture.
(c) They are driven exclusively by circumstances.
(d) They are driven by the people around them.

2. According to his letters, how does Tolkien consider his experience with the publisher about the cover designs?
(a) Helpful.
(b) Unnecessary.
(c) Unexpected.
(d) Stressful.

3. How does Tolkien describe the domestic problems he is having in a letter before he moves to a small house?
(a) Unexpected.
(b) Intolerable.
(c) Unpredictable.
(d) Inexcusable.

4. What is the title of Tolkien's lecture that is included in an academic journal?
(a) English and Welsh.
(b) English and Welsh languages.
(c) English Fiction.
(d) English Fairy Tales.

5. What is left out of the letters included in "To Unwin about The Hobbit"?
(a) The endings of the letters.
(b) The full names of the people that the letters are addressed to.
(c) Personal information.
(d) Months and dates.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tolkien respond to C.S. Lewis' use of the name Numenor in one of his stories?

2. When is Letter #185 written to Christopher and Faith Tolkien?

3. What does Tolkien explain he uses in developing his fascination with imaginary worlds?

4. How often does Tolkien write to Edith during the time they are separated?

5. In describing the power of the pen, what aspect of fiction writing does Tolkien refer to when explaining his own writing process and the way he invents characters?

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