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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 term "galleys" used to refer to in "The Professor"?
(a) Advance posters advertising a book.
(b) Reviews for a book.
(c) Advance copies of a printed book.
(d) Chapter summaries for a book.

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

3. How many times do the Elves and the Dwarves share an enduring friendship throughout their history?
(a) Once.
(b) Twice.
(c) Three times.
(d) Four times.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When does Tolkien write to Unwin about C.S. Lewis in "Now the Books Themselves"?

3. Which of the following is the main focal point of The Silmarillion?

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

5. In general, why do Tolkien and C.S. Lewis meet several times?

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