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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, To Unwin about The Hobbit.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is the person that Tolkien thanks, and is the recipient of Letter #130?
(a) Milton Waldman.
(b) Rayner Unwin.
(c) George Allen.
(d) Humphrey Carpenter.

3. Who does Tolkien say are the only people interested in reading his literary works in Letter #115?
(a) Only his wife and son.
(b) C.S. Lewis and his wife.
(c) C.S. Lewis and his son.
(d) Only C.S. Lewis.

4. Who provides input , feedback, and advice for the letters in the book?
(a) J.R.R. Tolkien.
(b) Christopher Tolkien.
(c) Edith Bratt.
(d) Humphrey Carpenter.

5. What is Allen & Unwin?
(a) A printing service.
(b) A bank.
(c) A publishing house.
(d) A law firm.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Tolkien describe the alteration he is contemplating making to his manuscript in Letter #128?

3. What two factors contribute to the main part of Letter #66 to Christopher?

4. As mentioned in Letter #69, which specific part of his manuscript does Tolkien plan on revising?

5. In describing the power of the pen, what aspect of fiction writing does Tolkien refer to when explaining his own writing process and the way he invents characters?

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