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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. In what year did Dr. Minor arrive in London?
(a) 1831.
(b) 1857.
(c) 1832.
(d) 1864.

2. How long after the Minors settled in Ceylon was William Minor born?
(a) Two years.
(b) One year.
(c) Three months.
(d) Five weeks.

3. In what century did some Latin-English dictionaries began to appear?
(a) The 15th century.
(b) The 14th century.
(c) The 16th century.
(d) The 12th century.

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

5. On what holiday did Dr. Minor arrive in London in the opening of Chapter 4, Gathering Earth's Daughters?
(a) Fourth of July.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Guy Fawkes Day.
(d) Easter.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What climate is the island of Ceylon?

4. Where was Dr. Minor's house located in London?

5. Who was the most famous editor of the Old English Dictionary?

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