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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. In what area of New London does the story open?
(a) West Chester.
(b) Lambert Marsh.
(c) Derry.
(d) Hampshire.

2. What did Judith do professionally?
(a) She was a missionary.
(b) She was a cook for the Ceylon military.
(c) She was a house wife.
(d) She was a schoolteacher.

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

4. What two words did the author use to describe the Minor family's beliefs?
(a) "Muscularly evangelical."
(b) "Lightly sarcastic."
(c) "Highly cynical."
(d) "Founderingly heavy."

5. How old was Lucy when she died?
(a) Twenty-one.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Eighteen.
(d) Twelve.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote A Dictionary of the English Language?

2. In what century did demand for dictionaries increase?

3. With whom was William to live upon arriving in the United States?

4. What did the killer do immediately upon being arrested by police?

5. What did Merrett's killer claim about the murder?

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