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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Madness of War.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what time where the three shots fired in the opening of the book?
(a) Midnight.
(b) 1 a.m.
(c) 2 a.m.
(d) 5 a.m.

2. How did the author describe the man who chased George Merrett on the night of his death?
(a) He wore a black cloak and was carrying a blade.
(b) He wore a black mask and was carrying a blade.
(c) He wore a black mask and was carrying a gun.
(d) He wore a black jacket and was carrying a gun,

3. In what year was the Oxford English Dictionary completed?
(a) 1924.
(b) 1928.
(c) 1931.
(d) 1932.

4. What was the name of Murray's first wife?
(a) Eliza Valant.
(b) Julia Filmoore.
(c) Lucy Javier.
(d) Maggie Scott.

5. What two words did the author use to describe the Minor family's beliefs?
(a) "Muscularly evangelical."
(b) "Highly cynical."
(c) "Lightly sarcastic."
(d) "Founderingly heavy."

Short Answer Questions

1. How long after the Minors settled in Ceylon was William Minor born?

2. What did Merrett's killer claim about the murder?

3. How many years did it take to complete the Oxford English Dictionary?

4. When was Murray born?

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

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