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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Madness of War.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How did Murray spend most of his childhood?
(a) Traveling.
(b) Playing soccer with an elite team.
(c) Singing with a group.
(d) Being alone.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years did it take to complete the Oxford English Dictionary?

2. The Oxford Dictionary was comprised of _____________volumes.

3. What was the name of Eastman Minor's second wife?

4. What did Judith do professionally?

5. How have many described the language of the Oxford English Dictionary?

(see the answer key)

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