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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, Then Only the Monuments, Postscript.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Oxford Dictionary was comprised of _____________volumes.
(a) Nine.
(b) Six.
(c) Eight.
(d) Twelve.

2. In Chapter 2, the author gives a detailed description of what word?
(a) Murder.
(b) Antgonist.
(c) Protagonist.
(d) Love.

3. Who arrested Merrett's killer?
(a) Officer Burton.
(b) Constable Tarrant.
(c) William Ward.
(d) Henry Burton.

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

5. How long did each book of the dictionary take Minor to complete?
(a) Three months.
(b) Two years.
(c) Five months.
(d) One year.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the project to create the first Oxford English Dictionary commissioned?

2. What central figure in the story happened across Murray's appeal to the English people in regards to the Oxford English Dictionary?

3. How did the author describe the man who chased George Merrett on the night of his death?

4. Over time, how did Minor feel about his crimes?

5. According to the author, for how long had Minor been planning to physically mutilate his sexual organs?

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