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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. Murray was born next to the border of _________.
(a) France.
(b) Scotland.
(c) Panama.
(d) Ireland.

2. How did the author describe the words that Minor used in his first book?
(a) Direct and couth.
(b) Obscure and exotic.
(c) Strange and different.
(d) Lovely and attractive.

3. Whom does the author conjecture may have pushed Minor towards Deism?
(a) Huxley.
(b) Murray.
(c) Merrett.
(d) Alfred.

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

5. What word is defined in the opening of the book?
(a) Murder.
(b) Kill.
(c) Word.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, The Man Who Taught Latin to Cattle, who is introduced as the first protagonist?

2. Over time, how did Minor feel about his crimes?

3. Whose hostility faded for religion over time?

4. Who wrote A Dictionary of the English Language?

5. What were Murray's original religious views?

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