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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 is the only date found on Letter #182?
(a) 1956.
(b) June, 1955.
(c) 1955.
(d) January, 1956.

2. How does Tolkien describe Gandalf in Letter #246?
(a) Misguided.
(b) Powerful.
(c) Misunderstood.
(d) Powerless.

3. Why does Tolkien's new publisher need a summary of the books?
(a) To include on the back cover.
(b) To include on the inside cover.
(c) To use for publicity.
(d) To use for copyrighting the work.

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

5. How much of The Silmarillion takes place before the arrival of human beings?
(a) Very little of it.
(b) None of it.
(c) All of it.
(d) The majority of it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Allen & Unwin?

2. Based on Tolkien's assessment in Letter #246, what drives Frodo to embark on the incredible journey?

3. What is the only thing capable of destroying the Ring in Tolkien's story?

4. What is the skill or ability of the Elves'?

5. In Letter #227, how does Tolkien explain the name, Numenor?

(see the answer key)

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