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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Annulated, Art, Brick-Tea, Buckwheat.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Minor have shelves made for at Broadmoor?
(a) His books.
(b) His wooden boat models.
(c) His painting tools.
(d) His drawing tools.

2. In Chapter 2, The Man Who Taught Latin to Cattle, who is introduced as the first protagonist?
(a) Dr. Murray.
(b) Mrs. Scott.
(c) Dr. Minor.
(d) Mr. Merrett.

3. What was the nickname of the Oxford English Dictionary?
(a) "The Little Dictionary."
(b) "Old English."
(c) "The One and Only."
(d) "This Big Dictionary."

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

5. How many slips of paper came in from volunteers who wanted to add to the newly proposed dictionary?
(a) Fifty thousand.
(b) Six million.
(c) One million.
(d) Twelve thousand.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Broadmoor when Minor first arrived?

2. Which of the following is noted to have been a fact four hundred years earlier than Mr. Trench's speeches?

3. According to the author, in what year did Minor complete his first word list?

4. In what area of New London does the story open?

5. What thoughts did Minor have once he received the rules?

(see the answer key)

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