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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, The Meeting of Minds.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what age was William sent to the United States?
(a) Nine.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Twenty-two.

2. What was Minor's most well known artistic inclination?
(a) Playing piano.
(b) Drawing.
(c) Painting.
(d) Singing.

3. Why did Hall not come to the great dictionary dinner?
(a) He was in military service.
(b) He was sick.
(c) He was known to be a hermit.
(d) He was getting married.

4. Which of the following helped Minor become comfortable at Broadmoor?
(a) His upbringing.
(b) His tantrums.
(c) His request.
(d) His sadness.

5. What two words did the author use to describe the Minor family's beliefs?
(a) "Founderingly heavy."
(b) "Lightly sarcastic."
(c) "Muscularly evangelical."
(d) "Highly cynical."

Short Answer Questions

1. Over time, how did Minor feel about his crimes?

2. What was the name of Eastman Minor's second wife?

3. In 1915, which newspaper did the editor of the Oxford English Dictionary write to and complain about the story of Murray meeting Minor in the asylum?

4. How old was Lucy when she died?

5. What was Murray filled with after learning that Minor was a patient at the asylum?

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