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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Gathering Earth's Daughters.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many men authored A Dictionary of the English Language?
(a) Six men.
(b) Five men.
(c) Fourteen men.
(d) Nine men.

3. From what disease did William's mother die?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Lyme's disease.
(c) Tuberculosis.
(d) Typhoid fever.

4. What was the name of Murray's first wife?
(a) Eliza Valant.
(b) Lucy Javier.
(c) Julia Filmoore.
(d) Maggie Scott.

5. How have many described the language of the Oxford English Dictionary?
(a) Easy.
(b) Complicated.
(c) Basic.
(d) Arrogant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two words does the author use to describe the Lambeth area, particularly in relation to the undrained marsh?

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

3. Merrett's killer was from ______________.

4. How old was Lucy when she died?

5. What did Judith do professionally?

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