- 1. The Club by Leo Damrosch is an engaging exploration of the remarkable intellectual ferment that took place in 18th-century England, centered around the influential group of writers and thinkers known as The Club. Founded by prominent figures including Samuel Johnson and Joshua Reynolds, The Club served as a crucible for ideas and creativity, where the vibrant interactions among its members examined the depths of human experience and the nuances of cultural expression. Damrosch vividly brings to life the personal histories and philosophical underpinnings of these extraordinary individuals, revealing how their discussions and debates not only shaped literary and artistic movements but also left a lasting impact on society as a whole. By weaving together biographical narratives with broader historical context, The Club provides readers with a compelling portrait of a transformative era, illustrating how the collective energy of a few brilliant minds can echo throughout time, influencing generations that follow. Through extensive research and accessible prose, Damrosch invites readers to reflect on the power of community in the pursuit of knowledge and the role of dialogue in fostering creativity.
Which famous lexicographer was at the center of The Club?
A) Samuel Johnson
B) James Murray
C) Noah Webster
D) John Milton
- 2. Which famous painter was a founding member of The Club?
A) J.M.W. Turner
B) Joshua Reynolds
C) William Hogarth
D) Thomas Gainsborough
- 3. What year was The Club founded?
A) 1776
B) 1789
C) 1764
D) 1750
- 4. Which Scottish lawyer and biographer documented The Club's conversations?
A) Adam Smith
B) James Boswell
C) Walter Scott
D) David Hume
- 5. How many members were originally in The Club?
A) Fifteen
B) Five
C) Nine
D) Twelve
- 6. Which famous actor was a member of The Club?
A) Richard Burbage
B) David Garrick
C) John Gielgud
D) Laurence Olivier
- 7. What famous work did Samuel Johnson create that brought him recognition?
A) Paradise Lost
B) The Oxford English Dictionary
C) A Dictionary of the English Language
D) The Canterbury Tales
- 8. Which political philosopher and statesman was a Club member?
A) John Locke
B) Edmund Burke
C) John Stuart Mill
D) Thomas Hobbes
- 9. What was the original meeting schedule of The Club?
A) Every Friday afternoon
B) First Sunday of each month
C) Every Monday evening
D) Daily at noon
- 10. Which member was known for his writings on political economy?
A) John Maynard Keynes
B) Adam Smith
C) Karl Marx
D) John Stuart Mill
- 11. What was Joshua Reynolds' primary contribution to The Club?
A) Financial backing
B) Portraits of members
C) Meeting space
D) Recording minutes
- 12. Which playwright and poet wrote 'She Stoops to Conquer'?
A) William Congreve
B) John Dryden
C) Richard Brinsley Sheridan
D) Oliver Goldsmith
- 13. What was James Boswell's most famous work about Johnson?
A) The Johnson Letters
B) Conversations with Johnson
C) Johnson's Dictionary
D) Life of Johnson
- 14. How did The Club influence British intellectual life?
A) Shaped literary and political discourse
B) Founded the Royal Society
C) Established Oxford University
D) Created the first public library
- 15. What was the ultimate legacy of The Club according to Damrosch?
A) Educational reform
B) Model for intellectual societies
C) Political revolution
D) Artistic movement
- 16. Which historian famous for 'The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire' was a member?
A) Edward Gibbon
B) David Hume
C) Thomas Macaulay
D) Thomas Carlyle
- 17. Which member collected and published 'Reliques of Ancient English Poetry'?
A) Samuel Johnson
B) Thomas Percy
C) James Boswell
D) Oliver Goldsmith
- 18. Who is the author of 'The Club'?
A) Leo Damrosch
B) David Garrick
C) Samuel Johnson
D) James Boswell
- 19. Where did The Club typically meet?
A) Reynolds' studio
B) Johnson's home
C) The Cheshire Cheese
D) Turk's Head Tavern
- 20. What was Joshua Reynolds' profession?
A) Physician
B) Novelist
C) Portrait painter
D) Architect
- 21. What was James Boswell's nationality?
A) English
B) Irish
C) Welsh
D) Scottish
- 22. How did members refer to their group?
A) The Turk's Head Group
B) Johnson's Circle
C) The Literary Society
D) The Club
- 23. Which member was a famous playwright?
A) William Shakespeare
B) Richard Brinsley Sheridan
C) Ben Jonson
D) Christopher Marlowe
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