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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. Whom does Tolkien originally ask to draw maps for the imaginary world of The Lord of the Rings?
(a) A friend.
(b) Christopher.
(c) Edith.
(d) A professional illustrator.

2. What subject is a student's thesis about that Tolkien expects to find boring?
(a) War.
(b) Industrialism.
(c) Fairy Tales.
(d) Civilization.

3. 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) Once.
(c) Three times.
(d) Twice.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many academic articles is Tolkien a writer for, as referred to in "The Professor"?

3. How does Tolkien feel when he looks at his work in the revision stages?

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

5. As stated in "The Professor," when are The Lord of the Rings books officially published?

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