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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, Letters of the 1960s.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who participates in the Machine?
(a) Mortals, Elves, and Hobbits.
(b) Hobbits.
(c) Elves.
(d) Mortals.

2. What year does Tolkien write to his publisher with his thoughts on the original cover designs?
(a) 1954.
(b) 1952.
(c) 1951.
(d) 1953.

3. What does the publisher do after reading Tolkien's opinions of the cover designs?
(a) They request more detailed notes from him.
(b) They threaten to stop publishing the books.
(c) They change the covers based on his opinions.
(d) They leave the covers as is despite his opinions.

4. How does Tolkien expect the publisher to respond to his opinions of the cover designs?
(a) He thinks they will ignore his opinion.
(b) He thinks they will agree with his opinion.
(c) He thinks they will appreciate his opinion, but not act on it.
(d) He thinks they will become upset by reading his opinion.

5. Based on the information in the Introduction, how many chapters does the book have?
(a) Ten.
(b) None.
(c) Five.
(d) Fifteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Tolkien work in order to avoid the responsibilities of chairing the English department?

2. As Tolkien explains in Letter #246, what is the main difference between Gandalf and Sauron?

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

4. Who is the person that Tolkien thanks, and is the recipient of Letter #130?

5. What issue does a woman's presence raise for Tolkien in "Publisher Drama"?

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