View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As stated in "The Professor," when are The Lord of the Rings books officially published?
(a) 1951.
(b) 1952.
(c) 1954.
(d) 1953.

2. Which one of the following does Tolkien vigorously discuss in his letters?
(a) Grading papers.
(b) Reading academic books.
(c) Talking with students.
(d) Reporting to class on time.

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

4. According to his letters, how does Tolkien consider his experience with the publisher about the cover designs?
(a) Stressful.
(b) Helpful.
(c) Unnecessary.
(d) Unexpected.

5. How does Tolkien react to the original cover designs that he is sent for his books?
(a) He is very happy with them.
(b) He is unhappy with them.
(c) He likes them overall, but has a few suggestions.
(d) He does not understand them.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tolkien respond to the publisher's actions with the cover designs in "Now the Books Themselves"?

2. Where does the friendship between the Elves and the Dwarves that Tolkien refers to in Letter #131 take place?

3. In what month does Tolkien write to Christopher about the writing process for The Hobbit?

4. How does Tolkien describe the change that he has made to his manuscript in Letter #129?

5. What is the only thing capable of destroying the Ring in Tolkien's story?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 247 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample