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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. In Letter #227, how does Tolkien explain the name, Numenor?
(a) Logical, but subjectively translated between languages.
(b) Illogical, but subjectively translated between languages.
(c) Illogical and not easily translated between languages.
(d) Logical and not easily translated between languages.

2. What year does Tolkien write a long letter to Jane Neave that is included in "Later Years"?
(a) 1963.
(b) 1962.
(c) 1960.
(d) 1961.

3. Overall, what is the length of the longest letters included in the book?
(a) A few hundred words.
(b) A few thousand words.
(c) Over ten pages.
(d) Over twenty pages.

4. How does Tolkien feel when he looks at his work in the revision stages?
(a) Defiant.
(b) Grateful.
(c) Humbled.
(d) Confused.

5. What does Tolkien wish for "well-meaning folk who think they know" in Letter #236?
(a) They could be appreciated.
(b) They could be listened to.
(c) They could be restrained.
(d) They could be reasoned with.

Short Answer 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?

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

3. Who are the familiar recipients of the letters of the 1960s that are included in "Later Years"?

4. How does Tolkien respond to C.S. Lewis' use of the name Numenor in one of his stories?

5. What is the title of Tolkien's lecture that is included in an academic journal?

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