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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, To Anne Barrett of Houghton Mifflin Co..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Tolkien originally ask to draw maps for the imaginary world of The Lord of the Rings?
(a) Edith.
(b) A professional illustrator.
(c) A friend.
(d) Christopher.

2. How long is Tolkien separated from Edith, making his affection for her grow stronger?
(a) Two years.
(b) Three years.
(c) One year.
(d) Four years.

3. What book has Tolkien recently completed when he writes a letter to W.H. Auden that is included in "To Anne Barrett of Houghton Mifflin Co."?
(a) The Lord of the Rings.
(b) The Silmarillion.
(c) The Return of the King.
(d) Unfinished Tales.

4. In his letter to D. Auden in "The Lord of the Rings Are Published," why does Tolkien think his work is published?
(a) The stories have the ability to connect with children and adults.
(b) The publisher was a childhood friend of his.
(c) The stories have the ability to transcend time periods.
(d) The publisher was a fan of the story as a child.

5. As Tolkien explains in Letter #131, what motivates The Enemy in his stories?
(a) Good intentions.
(b) Evil intentions.
(c) Unknown intentions.
(d) Complicated intentions.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Letter #130, what distinction does Tolkien make about the artificial languages he creates for his books?

2. Besides his publisher, who else does Tolkien give credit to for his literary success in his letter to D. Auden?

3. What happens to the wearer of the One Ring in Tolkien's story?

4. In Letter, #6, to what college subject does Tolkien refer?

5. In Letter #27, which of the following does Tolkien say that he will leave the drawing of to someone who can draw ?

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