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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. How does Tolkien respond to the woman when she writes to him to inquire whether he had owned a book she purchased?
(a) He is unsure if he owned the book or not.
(b) He confirms that he had owned the book.
(c) He denies owning the book.
(d) He does not respond.

2. In Letter, #6, to what college subject does Tolkien refer?
(a) History.
(b) Middle English.
(c) English Literature.
(d) Astronomy.

3. What does Tolkien think drives humans towards certain behaviors?
(a) They are driven exclusively by circumstances.
(b) They are driven by their education and culture.
(c) They are driven by the people around them.
(d) They are driven by circumstances as well as other things.

4. How do the Belgians describe Tolkien in Letter #165?
(a) The creator of Mr. Bilbo Baggins.
(b) The creator of Gandolf.
(c) The author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
(d) The author of The Silmarillion.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which one of the following best describes Tolkien's recount of the history surrounding his poem in "Publisher Drama"?

3. Which literary technique does Tolkien not appreciate?

4. Whom does Tolkien originally ask to draw maps for the imaginary world of The Lord of the Rings?

5. How many other men are traveling with Tolkien during his conversation about accents?

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