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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. When was Murray invited to Oxford?
(a) May 8th, 1878.
(b) April 26th, 1878.
(c) April 21st, 1976.
(d) May 8th, 1876.

2. What quality did many people who worked on the Oxford English Dictionary admire in Minor?
(a) Sense of patience.
(b) Zest for life.
(c) Love of words.
(d) Meticulousness.

3. When was the project to create the first Oxford English Dictionary commissioned?
(a) In the 1840's.
(b) In the 1860's.
(c) In the 1850's.
(d) In the 1830's.

4. Where was Minor when Murray died?
(a) In New York,
(b) In Derry, Great Britain.
(c) In Washington DC.
(d) In Denver.

5. Which word did Murray have so much trouble with that it had to be sent to Dr. Minor?
(a) Love.
(b) Death.
(c) Art.
(d) Do.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what age was William sent to the United States?

2. How many children did the Merretts have?

3. According to the author, after organizing a quote what kind of a definition did Murray have to write?

4. Who was a fan of Huxley?

5. How long did each book of the dictionary take Minor to complete?

(see the answer key)

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