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

2. Merrett's killer was from ______________.
(a) Seattle, Washington.
(b) New Haven, Connecticut.
(c) Portland, Maine.
(d) New York, New York.

3. How did the author describe the man who chased George Merrett on the night of his death?
(a) He wore a black cloak and was carrying a blade.
(b) He wore a black mask and was carrying a gun.
(c) He wore a black jacket and was carrying a gun,
(d) He wore a black mask and was carrying a blade.

4. How many supplements of the Oxford English Dictionary came out after the original?
(a) Five.
(b) Six.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

5. In Chapter 2, The Man Who Taught Latin to Cattle, who is introduced as the first protagonist?
(a) Mr. Merrett.
(b) Mrs. Scott.
(c) Dr. Minor.
(d) Dr. Murray.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was the Oxford English Dictionary completed?

2. What did the killer do immediately upon being arrested by police?

3. How many children did the Merretts have?

4. When was Murray born?

5. Murray was born next to the border of _________.

(see the answer key)

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