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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Entering the Lists.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of Minor's first book?
(a) "Ceylon Over."
(b) "Complete Me."
(c) "Complete Man."
(d) "Complete Woman."

2. How many years did it take to complete the Oxford English Dictionary?
(a) Sixty.
(b) Seventy.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Forty.

3. What was the name of Murray's first wife?
(a) Maggie Scott.
(b) Lucy Javier.
(c) Julia Filmoore.
(d) Eliza Valant.

4. Where was Dr. Minor's house located in London?
(a) Paddington.
(b) Newington.
(c) St. James Square.
(d) Shacklewell.

5. How did Mr. Trench define the importance of the English language insofar as Christianity?
(a) It should be the least important language to true Christians.
(b) It functioned solely for Christians' usage only.
(c) It was an essential, imperial device for the worldwide growth of Christianity.
(d) It was important to learn it for Christians.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Oxford Dictionary was comprised of _____________volumes.

2. For each book, what did Minor write?

3. Describe Minor's routine for writing his first book.

4. On what notable holiday did the making of the Oxford English Dictionary begin?

5. What quality did many people who worked on the Oxford English Dictionary admire in Minor?

(see the answer key)

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