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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, The Meeting of Minds.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What style of building was Broadmoor?
(a) Colonial.
(b) Victorian.
(c) Baroque.
(d) Gothic.

4. How did Murray feel about the fact that Minor had not attended the dinners?
(a) Confused but understanding.
(b) Irritated and curious.
(c) Perplexed and irritated.
(d) Happy and fine.

5. According to the author, who is the "second" protagonist of the story?
(a) Dr. Henry Sweet.
(b) Dr. Minor.
(c) James Augustus Henry Murray.
(d) Mrs. Elsa.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years from Trench's speech about a new dictionary did the project actually get off the ground?

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

3. Who heard the three shots fired in the beginning of the book?

4. From what country were the two men who did not attend the great dictionary dinner?

5. How many years later did the second edition of the Oxford English Dictionary come out after the original?

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