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

2. What chapter of the book that Tolkien is working on is he considering altering in Letter #128?
(a) Chapter 10.
(b) Chapter 8.
(c) Chapter 3.
(d) Chapter 5.

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

4. What is left out of the letters included in "To Unwin about The Hobbit"?
(a) The endings of the letters.
(b) Personal information.
(c) Months and dates.
(d) The full names of the people that the letters are addressed to.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which novel was being made into a paperback, prompting the debate over spelling in Letter #236?

2. Which one of the following does Tolkien vigorously discuss in his letters?

3. How does Tolkien describe the alteration he is contemplating making to his manuscript in Letter #128?

4. With whom does Tolkien work in order to avoid the responsibilities of chairing the English department?

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

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