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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, the author gives a detailed description of what word?

2. How did the author describe the man who chased George Merrett on the night of his death?

3. Where were George Merrett and his wife originally from?

4. What were Merrett's killer's two former professional positions?

5. When was the project to create the first Oxford English Dictionary commissioned?

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