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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Later Years.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tolkien explain he uses in developing his fascination with imaginary worlds?
(a) His abilities and sense of humor.
(b) His skills, abilities, and sense of humor.
(c) His skills and sense of humor.
(d) His skills and abilities.

2. Under what conditions is Tolkien asked to chair an English department in "The Professor"?
(a) Confusing.
(b) Contradicting.
(c) Broad.
(d) Limited.

3. Why does C.S. Lewis use the name Numenor in one of his stories?
(a) As an attempt to rewrite The Lord of the Rings.
(b) As an attempt to write a sequel to The Lord of the Rings.
(c) As a way to generate interest in the story.
(d) As a reference to Tolkien.

4. How does Tolkien describe the alteration he is contemplating making to his manuscript in Letter #128?
(a) Specific.
(b) Unnecessary.
(c) General.
(d) Decorative.

5. What do the letters selected for "To Unwin about The Hobbit" have in common?
(a) They refer to Tolkien's least known works.
(b) They refer to Tolkien's most well known works.
(c) They are all over five pages.
(d) They are all less than one-page long.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is left out of the letters included in "To Unwin about The Hobbit"?

2. How does Tolkien consider the term "Elves"?

3. What will the alteration mean for the book Tolkien is writing in Letter #128?

4. In Letter #130, what distinction does Tolkien make about the artificial languages he creates for his books?

5. How does Tolkien categorize the attempts made to change his spellings in Letter #236?

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