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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16, The Final Letters.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Besides his complaint in "Later Years", how many other times in the book so far has Tolkien complained about the spelling changes made by the editorial staff of a publishing company?
(a) Three times.
(b) None.
(c) Once.
(d) Twice.

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

3. As stated in the letters included in "Publisher Drama," how many times does Tolkien have the chance to use the poetic invention he makes?
(a) Three times.
(b) Once.
(c) Twice.
(d) Four times.

4. Who does Tolkien say are the only people interested in reading his literary works in Letter #115?
(a) C.S. Lewis and his son.
(b) Only his wife and son.
(c) Only C.S. Lewis.
(d) C.S. Lewis and his wife.

5. According to Tolkien in Letter #131, what is the source of magic in his stories?
(a) Only the Elves.
(b) Only the Machine.
(c) Neither the Machine nor the Elves.
(d) The Machine and the Elves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tolkien finishing while writing the letters included in "The Lord of the Rings Are Published"?

2. What does Tolkien think drives humans towards certain behaviors?

3. What request is made of Tolkien after he finishes Farmer Giles of Ham?

4. Besides his publisher, who else does Tolkien give credit to for his literary success in his letter to D. Auden?

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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