- 1. When did Samuel Johnson publish his dictionary?
A) 1776
B) 1720
C) 1755
D) 1800
- 2. The full title of Samuel Johnson's dictionary is?
A) The Oxford English Dictionary
B) Merriam-Webster's Dictionary
C) Johnson's Guide to Words
D) A Dictionary of the English Language
- 3. Samuel Johnson's dictionary contained over how many words?
A) 60,000
B) 30,000
C) 40,000
D) 20,000
- 4. What was the primary language used to trace the etymology of words in Johnson's dictionary?
A) Greek
B) French
C) Latin
D) Chinese
- 5. Which of the following professions was Samuel Johnson known for?
A) Farmer
B) Doctor
C) Sailor
D) Writer
- 6. In what city was Samuel Johnson's dictionary published?
A) New York
B) London
C) Edinburgh
D) Paris
- 7. Who funded the project of Samuel Johnson's dictionary?
A) Universities
B) Government
C) Booksellers
D) Private donors
- 8. Which famous literary figure was a friend and supporter of Samuel Johnson during the creation of the dictionary?
A) James Boswell
B) William Wordsworth
C) Charles Dickens
D) Jane Austen
- 9. What other work is Samuel Johnson known for aside from his dictionary?
A) Pride and Prejudice
B) Rasselas
C) Paradise Lost
D) David Copperfield
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