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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, The Unkindest Cut.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author compared Murray's way of organizing his work on the Oxford English Dictionary to ______________.
(a) A doctor in surgery.
(b) A general on a battlefield.
(c) A cook on call.
(d) A taxi driver in traffic.

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

3. How old was the man who killed Merrett?
(a) Forty-two.
(b) Thirty-seven.
(c) Thirty-eight.
(d) Thirty-one.

4. With what had Minor cut off his penis?
(a) A knife.
(b) String.
(c) A spoon.
(d) A fork.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many slips of paper came in from volunteers who wanted to add to the newly proposed dictionary?

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

3. In what year did Dr. Minor arrive in London?

4. Why didn't Minor attend the great dictionary dinner?

5. Why did Hall not come to the great dictionary dinner?

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