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