The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary Quiz | One Week Quiz A

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The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary Quiz | One Week Quiz A

Simon Winchester
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 137 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Why did many people write from abroad regarding Minor?
(a) To request his euthanizing.
(b) To ask for his autograph.
(c) To make sure he was being well looked after.
(d) To complain of his harrassment.

2. 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?
(a) The Daily Telegraph.
(b) The London Times.
(c) The Sun.
(d) The Argus.

3. How old was Broadmoor when Minor first arrived?
(a) Nine years old.
(b) Six years old.
(c) Five months old.
(d) Twelve years old.

4. When was the great dictionary dinner held?
(a) February 17th, 1896.
(b) November 18th, 1894.
(c) January 2nd, 1890.
(d) October 12th, 1897.

5. How many rooms did Minor have during his stay at Broadmoor?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the editor of the Oxford English Dictionary in 1915?

2. Which of the following helped Minor become comfortable at Broadmoor?

3. At Broadmoor, who was searched and taken to Surrey?

4. What addiction did Eliza have after being in touch with Minor?

5. What did Judith do professionally?

(see the answer key)

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