View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word does the author give as an example to show Minor's love for accuracy and detail?
(a) Vivacity.
(b) Lovely.
(c) Philanderer.
(d) Buffoon.

2. Where did the making of the Oxford English Dictionary begin?
(a) Buckingham Palace.
(b) Under the Big Ben Clock.
(c) Under the London Bridge,
(d) The London Library.

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

4. Who was the most famous editor of the Old English Dictionary?
(a) Dr. Minor.
(b) Dr. Sweet.
(c) James Murray.
(d) Frederick Furnivall.

5. On what day of the week in November did Murray decide to travel and meet Minor?
(a) Wednesday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Thursday.
(d) Saturday.

Short Answer Questions

1. When are the first Latin dictionaries noted to have been in existence?

2. What was the name of Murray's first wife?

3. Which of the following did Minor work at every day as part of his work on the Oxford English Dictionary?

4. What kind of Christianity did the Murray family follow?

5. Apart from Minor, who struggled to follow the directions they were given?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 235 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample