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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, The Big Dictionary Conceived.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two words does the author use to describe the Lambeth area, particularly in relation to the undrained marsh?
(a) Sadly hopeless.
(b) Positively vile.
(c) Utterly hopeless.
(d) Greatly disgusting.

2. What was the tragedy of the three shots fired named by the papers?
(a) "The Tragedy of London."
(b) "The Great Tragedy."
(c) "The Strategery."
(d) "The Lambeth Tragedy."

3. Where did the making of the Oxford English Dictionary begin?
(a) The London Library.
(b) Buckingham Palace.
(c) Under the Big Ben Clock.
(d) Under the London Bridge,

4. How many years later did the second edition of the Oxford English Dictionary come out after the original?
(a) Thirty-eight years.
(b) Thirty years.
(c) Forty-five years.
(d) Fifty years.

5. How many years from Trench's speech about a new dictionary did the project actually get off the ground?
(a) Twelve years.
(b) Twenty-two years.
(c) Eighteen years.
(d) Sixteen years.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what century did demand for dictionaries increase?

2. To whom were Richard Chenevix Trench's speeches directed?

3. What two words did the author use to describe the Minor family's beliefs?

4. In Chapter 5, what was the name of Mr. Trench's speech in regards to the making of the Oxford English Dictionary?

5. How old was Lucy when she died?

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