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