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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, The Unkindest Cut.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what area of New London does the story open?
(a) Lambert Marsh.
(b) Derry.
(c) Hampshire.
(d) West Chester.

2. According to the author, in what year did Minor complete his first word list?
(a) 1887.
(b) 1889.
(c) 1883.
(d) 1882.

3. Who came first to the Broadmoor Asylum?
(a) Charles Minor.
(b) James Murray.
(c) Charles Murray.
(d) William Minor.

4. Where were George Merrett and his wife originally from?
(a) Gloucestershire.
(b) Derry.
(c) Lambeth.
(d) Hampshire.

5. Minor saw his castration as a ________________ act.
(a) Natural and timely.
(b) Impulsive and stupid.
(c) Funny and impulsive.
(d) Religious and redemptive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does the author conjecture may have pushed Minor towards Deism?

2. What was the name of Minor's first book?

3. How did the author describe Murray's work in Chapter 8, Annulated, Art, Brick-Tea, Buckwheat?

4. How were Minor's and Murray's families similar?

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

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