2. How does Tolkien sign Letter #165?
(a) John Tolkien.
(b) John Ronald Reuel Tolkien.
(c) John Ronald Tolkien.
(d) J.R.R. Tolkien.

3. Based on Tolkien's assessment in Letter #159, who is the most surprised about the results of the published books?
(a) The publisher.
(b) Neither himself nor the publisher.
(c) Either himself or the publisher.
(d) Himself.

4. Who are the familiar recipients of the letters of the 1960s that are included in "Later Years"?
(a) Christopher and Rayner Unwin.
(b) Christopher, Edith, and Rayner Unwin.
(c) Edith and Rayner Unwin.
(d) Christopher and Edith Unwin.

5. 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) Once.
(b) Twice.
(c) None.
(d) Three times.

6. According to the information in Letter #182, what position does Tolkien now have?
(a) Senior Professor.
(b) Department Chair.
(c) Associate Professor.
(d) Department Coordinator.

7. Based on the information provided by Tolkien in Letter #261, which Ireland Province was C.S. Lewis from?
(a) Leinster.
(b) Ulster.
(c) Connacht.
(d) Munster.

8. In a letter to W.H. Auden, where does Tolkien reveal his work as a professor originates from?
(a) His actual interests.
(b) His value of the English language.
(c) The recommendation of a friend.
(d) An accidental job interview.

9. What book has Tolkien recently completed when he writes a letter to W.H. Auden that is included in "To Anne Barrett of Houghton Mifflin Co."?
(a) The Silmarillion.
(b) Unfinished Tales.
(c) The Lord of the Rings.
(d) The Return of the King.

10. As displayed in Letter #257, what is the connection between Tolkien's childhood and his later years?
(a) His education.
(b) His writing.
(c) His enjoyment of stories.
(d) His fascination with Elves.

11. What year does Tolkien write to his publisher with his thoughts on the original cover designs?
(a) 1951.
(b) 1953.
(c) 1952.
(d) 1954.

12. What feeling does Tolkien have about knowing the entire story of The Lord of the Rings?
(a) A different and possibly familiar feeling.
(b) A different and possibly strange feeling.
(c) An expected and familiar feeling.
(d) An unexpected and strange feeling.

13. Which versions of The Hobbit earn Tolkien an honorary doctorate, as mentioned in Letter #165?
(a) The Italian and German versions.
(b) The Italian, French, and German versions.
(c) The French and German versions.
(d) The Italian and French versions.

14. What choice does Tolkien think each person has?
(a) To become educated or remain uneducated.
(b) To perfect a skill or to remain a novice.
(c) To search for answers or leave unanswered questions.
(d) To cultivate or leave undeveloped.

15. Besides his publisher, who else does Tolkien give credit to for his literary success in his letter to D. Auden?
(a) A nun, a former teacher, and a former student.
(b) A former teacher and a former student.
(c) A nun and a former teacher.
(d) A nun and a former student.