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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 have many described the language of the Oxford English Dictionary?
(a) Basic.
(b) Easy.
(c) Arrogant.
(d) Complicated.

2. The author compared Murray's way of organizing his work on the Oxford English Dictionary to ______________.
(a) A taxi driver in traffic.
(b) A doctor in surgery.
(c) A cook on call.
(d) A general on a battlefield.

3. After the first installment, how long did Murray believe it would take him to finish the entire book?
(a) Eleven years.
(b) Six years.
(c) Eighteen years.
(d) Nine years.

4. Murray was born next to the border of _________.
(a) Scotland.
(b) Panama.
(c) Ireland.
(d) France.

5. What did Murray threaten to do at various times due to the Delegates' interferences, slow pace, and his suffering health?
(a) Stop the process.
(b) Fire everyone.
(c) Resign.
(d) Report Minor to the police.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When was the publishing of the first installment of the Oxford English Dictionary?

3. In what century did demand for dictionaries increase?

4. What was the overall effect of the large amount of word donors on Furnivall and his dictionary volunteers?

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

(see the answer key)

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