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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. When was the project to create the first Oxford English Dictionary commissioned?
(a) In the 1840's.
(b) In the 1830's.
(c) In the 1860's.
(d) In the 1850's.

2. How did Minor feel about the rules being sent to him by Minor?
(a) Deflated.
(b) Overjoyed.
(c) Angry.
(d) Intimidated.

3. What were Merrett's killer's two former professional positions?
(a) Army officer and qualified surgeon.
(b) Police officer and professor.
(c) Qualified surgeon and police officer..
(d) Professor and army officer.

4. On what holiday did Dr. Minor arrive in London in the opening of Chapter 4, Gathering Earth's Daughters?
(a) Guy Fawkes Day.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Fourth of July.
(d) Easter.

5. What did Murray threaten to do at various times due to the Delegates' interferences, slow pace, and his suffering health?
(a) Report Minor to the police.
(b) Stop the process.
(c) Resign.
(d) Fire everyone.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Broadmoor when Minor first arrived?

2. In what area of Ceylon did the Minors set up their residence in 1834?

3. What was the driving force behind Minor's spiral into "lust, madness, and perdition"?

4. According to Mr. Trench, who approved of the global spread of the English language?

5. In what city was Murray born?

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