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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. Lucy was born to the Minors __________after William's birth.
(a) Six years.
(b) Three years.
(c) Two years.
(d) One year.

2. According to the author, who is the "second" protagonist of the story?
(a) James Augustus Henry Murray.
(b) Dr. Minor.
(c) Mrs. Elsa.
(d) Dr. Henry Sweet.

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

4. When does this story take place?
(a) Early 19th century.
(b) Late 18th century.
(c) Late 19th century.
(d) Mid 19th century.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, The Man Who Taught Latin to Cattle, who is introduced as the first protagonist?

2. What would the definitive quotes show in the Oxford English Dictionary?

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

4. When was Minor born?

5. How many supplements of the Oxford English Dictionary came out after the original?

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