The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

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The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

Simon Winchester
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 137 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Gathering Earth's Daughters.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the author describe the attitude of the killer caught for Merrett's death upon the killer's capture?
(a) Cool and collected.
(b) Excited and happy.
(c) Embarrassed and sad.
(d) Bored and uninterested.

2. When does this story take place?
(a) Late 19th century.
(b) Early 19th century.
(c) Mid 19th century.
(d) Late 18th century.

3. 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.

4. What two words does the author use to describe the Lambeth area, particularly in relation to the undrained marsh?
(a) Greatly disgusting.
(b) Positively vile.
(c) Sadly hopeless.
(d) Utterly hopeless.

5. From what disease did William's mother die?
(a) Lyme's disease.
(b) Tuberculosis.
(c) Typhoid fever.
(d) Cancer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Murray's first wife?

2. Who killed Merrett?

3. Who was the most famous editor of the Old English Dictionary?

4. What was the name of Eastman Minor's second wife?

5. How old was Lucy when she died?

(see the answer key)

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