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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Gathering Earth's Daughters.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wrote A Dictionary of the English Language?
(a) Samual Jackson.
(b) John Samuel.
(c) Samuel Johnson.
(d) James Johnson.

2. When does this story take place?
(a) Early 19th century.
(b) Mid 19th century.
(c) Late 19th century.
(d) Late 18th century.

3. What would the definitive quotes show in the Oxford English Dictionary?
(a) How words could be combined.
(b) What kinds of words they were.
(c) How words had been used over centuries.
(d) Where these words were most used.

4. How many men authored A Dictionary of the English Language?
(a) Five men.
(b) Six men.
(c) Nine men.
(d) Fourteen men.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom were Richard Chenevix Trench's speeches directed?

2. According to the author, who is the "second" protagonist of the story?

3. What two words does the author use to describe the Lambeth area, particularly in relation to the undrained marsh?

4. In what area of New London does the story open?

5. What word is defined in the opening of the book?

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