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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. How did the author describe Murray's instructions in the beginning of Chapter 7, Entering the Lists?
(a) Simple.
(b) Detailed.
(c) Confusing.
(d) Bossy.

2. For each book, what did Minor write?
(a) A letter to Ms. Merrett.
(b) A letter to Murray to announce its coming.
(c) A complete and detailed reference list.
(d) A word list.

3. What quality did many people who worked on the Oxford English Dictionary admire in Minor?
(a) Love of words.
(b) Zest for life.
(c) Sense of patience.
(d) Meticulousness.

4. How did Mr. Trench define the importance of the English language insofar as Christianity?
(a) It functioned solely for Christians' usage only.
(b) It should be the least important language to true Christians.
(c) It was an essential, imperial device for the worldwide growth of Christianity.
(d) It was important to learn it for Christians.

5. To which block was William Minor taken upon commitment to Broadmoor?
(a) Block A
(b) Block number 8.
(c) Block number 4.
(d) Block. C.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the first installment, how long did Murray believe it would take him to finish the entire book?

2. Who arrested Merrett's killer?

3. Why did the demand for dictionaries increase according to the author in Chapter 4?

4. What was the tragedy of the three shots fired named by the papers?

5. What was the name of Murray's first wife?

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