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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Part of the difficult process of writing the dictionary included the envelope of ______ being properly applied and analyzed.
(a) Definitions.
(b) Words.
(c) Admissions.
(d) Quotations.

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 word list.
(d) A complete and detailed reference list.

3. According to the author, for how long had Minor been planning to physically mutilate his sexual organs?
(a) It was an impulsive act.
(b) Days.
(c) Since childhood.
(d) Months.

4. Why did Hall not come to the great dictionary dinner?
(a) He was getting married.
(b) He was known to be a hermit.
(c) He was sick.
(d) He was in military service.

5. What was Minor's most well known artistic inclination?
(a) Playing piano.
(b) Drawing.
(c) Singing.
(d) Painting.

6. In what year was Minor given electroshock therapy at Broadmoor?
(a) 1847.
(b) 1864.
(c) 1875.
(d) 1878.

7. The Scriptorium made out of ______________.
(a) Aluminum.
(b) Steel.
(c) Corrugated iron.
(d) Copper.

8. From what country were the two men who did not attend the great dictionary dinner?
(a) The United States.
(b) Portugal.
(c) Ceylon.
(d) Great Britain.

9. In four decades time, 352 pages would become how many pages?
(a) 14,425.
(b) 11,846.
(c) 15,487.
(d) 16,211.

10. How did Minor feel about the rules being sent to him by Minor?
(a) Angry.
(b) Intimidated.
(c) Overjoyed.
(d) Deflated.

11. The word which troubled Murray and was sent to Minor had _______________ "shades of meaning."
(a) Thirteen.
(b) Six.
(c) Eight.
(d) Twenty-one.

12. How did Minor regard the Asylum?
(a) As his home.
(b) As his playground.
(c) As his temple.
(d) As his library.

13. How old was Broadmoor when Minor first arrived?
(a) Twelve years old.
(b) Six years old.
(c) Five months old.
(d) Nine years old.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Minor, every word would possibly be a ______ now that he was beginning his work on the dictionary.

2. What word does the author give as an example to show Minor's love for accuracy and detail?

3. Why didn't Minor attend the great dictionary dinner?

4. Where was Minor blocked after the first few months of his stay at Broadmoor?

5. Which of the following helped Minor become comfortable at Broadmoor?

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