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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. Why does Tolkien's new publisher need a summary of the books?
(a) To use for publicity.
(b) To include on the back cover.
(c) To include on the inside cover.
(d) To use for copyrighting the work.

2. What two months are Letters #146, 147, and 148 written in?
(a) August and September.
(b) November and December.
(c) June and July.
(d) February and March.

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

4. According to the information in Letter #182, what position does Tolkien now have?
(a) Department Coordinator.
(b) Senior Professor.
(c) Associate Professor.
(d) Department Chair.

5. Where does the conversation about accents take place that Tolkien discusses in his letter to Christopher?
(a) On a train.
(b) In a car.
(c) In a boat.
(d) On a plane.

Short Answer Questions

1. What German word meaning "essential" does Tolkien refer to in Letter #6, stating that it is actually viewed as an English word?

2. How does Tolkien respond to C.S. Lewis' use of the name Numenor in one of his stories?

3. During the time these letters are written, what term do the British typically use to label Americans?

4. What happens when Tolkien first decides to approach the publishers about the delay of the books?

5. Who are the familiar recipients of the letters of the 1960s that are included in "Later Years"?

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