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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 the killer do immediately upon being arrested by police?
(a) Confessed.
(b) Laughed uncontrollably.
(c) Tried to escape.
(d) Fell asleep.

2. What addiction did Eliza have after being in touch with Minor?
(a) Marijuana addiction.
(b) Cocaine addiction.
(c) Kleptomania.
(d) Alcoholism.

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

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

5. Describe Minor's routine for writing his first book.
(a) He would read the lines out loud to see if they flowed.
(b) He would read each and every word of the book five times before moving to the next.
(c) He would read random lines from the book to nurses in the ward and ask their advice for each chapter.
(d) He would read every word, line-by-line, writing down anything of interest.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does this story take place?

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

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

4. What kind of Christianity did the Murray family follow?

5. What time span did the author use to describe the length of time Minor took to complete his first word list?

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