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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Now the Books Themselves.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the only thing capable of destroying the Ring in Tolkien's story?
(a) A special type of fire.
(b) The water from a specific river.
(c) A certain magical spell.
(d) The power generated from another ring.

2. How does Tolkien consider the term "Elves"?
(a) He thinks it is senseless.
(b) He thinks it is amusing.
(c) He thinks it is undefined.
(d) He thinks it is misleading.

3. After the Hobbits originate, where does the Dark Power that Tolkien describes in Letter #131 exist?
(a) Gondor.
(b) Mordor.
(c) Rivendell.
(d) Mirkwood.

4. How much time has passed between Tolkien's initial idea for drawing maps and when it becomes an issue with a publisher?
(a) Over a decade.
(b) A decade.
(c) Eight years.
(d) Four years.

5. With whom does Tolkien work in order to avoid the responsibilities of chairing the English department?
(a) Students.
(b) The department supervisor.
(c) The dean.
(d) Colleagues.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Tolkien indicate he has been working with the imaginary realms in Letter #130?

2. What is the main subject of Letters #146, 147, and 148?

3. According to his letters, how does Tolkien consider his experience with the publisher about the cover designs?

4. What does the publisher do after reading Tolkien's opinions of the cover designs?

5. As mentioned in a letter to Unwin, how had Tolkien previously responded to the warning about his friendship with C.S. Lewis?

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