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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Middle Earth as Fairy-Tale.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In general, why do Tolkien and C.S. Lewis meet several times?
(a) To discuss sports and politics.
(b) To edit each other's manuscripts.
(c) To give each other literary criticism.
(d) To play games.

2. What does Tolkien explain he uses in developing his fascination with imaginary worlds?
(a) His skills, abilities, and sense of humor.
(b) His abilities and sense of humor.
(c) His skills and abilities.
(d) His skills and sense of humor.

3. Where is the man whose accent Tolkien refers to as "English after being wiped over with a dirty sponge" from?
(a) Connecticut.
(b) New England.
(c) Pennsylvania.
(d) New Hampshire.

4. In Letter #27, which of the following does Tolkien say that he will leave the drawing of to someone who can draw ?
(a) Hobbits.
(b) Mountains.
(c) Elves.
(d) Volcanoes.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Tolkien think children will respond to Farmer Giles of Ham?

3. Which of the following is the main thing that separates the Hobbits and the enemy?

4. What is Allen & Unwin?

5. Who leads The Enemy in Tolkien's stories?

(see the answer key)

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