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