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

2. Many critics find the Oxford English Dictionary to be ______________.
(a) Thoughtless and ridiculous.
(b) Racist and sexist.
(c) Ridiculous and sexist.
(d) Strange and racist.

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

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

5. When was Murray born?
(a) January, 1832.
(b) December, 1842.
(c) February, 1837.
(d) April, 1823.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who heard the three shots fired in the beginning of the book?

4. Merrett's killer was from ______________.

5. When does this story take place?

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