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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. In Chapter 5, what was the name of Mr. Trench's speech in regards to the making of the Oxford English Dictionary?
(a) "On the Deficiency of Our New Dictionaries of the Era."
(b) "On the Call for a New Dictionary."
(c) "On Some Deficiencies in Our English Dictionaries."
(d) "On the Need for a New English Dictionary."

2. What did Mr. Trench argue about the major dictionaries available at the time?
(a) Only one had proper command of the English language.
(b) They had major defects.
(c) They were incorrect.
(d) They were sufficient for disseminating the English language at the time.

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

4. In what century did some Latin-English dictionaries began to appear?
(a) The 14th century.
(b) The 16th century.
(c) The 12th century.
(d) The 15th century.

5. What climate is the island of Ceylon?
(a) Tropical.
(b) Snowy.
(c) Desert.
(d) Koppen.

Short Answer Questions

1. How were Minor's and Murray's families similar?

2. How many years from Trench's speech about a new dictionary did the project actually get off the ground?

3. With whom was William to live upon arriving in the United States?

4. From what disease did William's mother die?

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

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