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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16, The Final Letters.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Tolkien originally respond to Unwin's request about the poem?
(a) He is confused by it.
(b) He is unaware of it.
(c) He is grateful.
(d) He is indifferent.

2. How many academic articles is Tolkien a writer for, as referred to in "The Professor"?
(a) Over twenty.
(b) At least ten.
(c) At least twenty.
(d) At least one.

3. What does Tolkien focus on when his books make less than anticipated progress with publishers?
(a) Writing to the publishers.
(b) Writing other books.
(c) His teaching job.
(d) His family.

4. How many Elves does Tolkien think might be able to manage the Ring of Power in Letter #246?
(a) None.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

5. When does the history of the Elves begin?
(a) Just after humanity.
(b) Long before humanity.
(c) Just before humanity.
(d) Long after humanity.

Short Answer Questions

1. How often does Tolkien write to Edith during the time they are separated?

2. Whom does Tolkien originally ask to draw maps for the imaginary world of The Lord of the Rings?

3. What is the result of a friendship between the Elves and the Dwarves, as Tolkien explains in Letter #131?

4. Which school is Tolkien attending when the first letter begins?

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

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