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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Man Who Taught Latin to Cattle.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many children did the Merretts have?
(a) Four.
(b) Six.
(c) Seven.
(d) Two.

2. The Oxford Dictionary was comprised of _____________volumes.
(a) Nine.
(b) Six.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Eight.

3. What was the tragedy of the three shots fired named by the papers?
(a) "The Tragedy of London."
(b) "The Lambeth Tragedy."
(c) "The Strategery."
(d) "The Great Tragedy."

4. Who heard the three shots fired in the beginning of the book?
(a) Henry Burton.
(b) William Ward.
(c) Henry Tarrant.
(d) Eliza Ward.

5. Who arrested Merrett's killer?
(a) Henry Burton.
(b) Officer Burton.
(c) William Ward.
(d) Constable Tarrant.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When does this story take place?

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

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

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

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