- 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) James Murray
B) John Milton
C) Noah Webster
D) Samuel Johnson
- 2. Which famous painter was a founding member of The Club?
A) Joshua Reynolds
B) Thomas Gainsborough
C) J.M.W. Turner
D) William Hogarth
- 3. What year was The Club founded?
A) 1750
B) 1776
C) 1789
D) 1764
- 4. Which Scottish lawyer and biographer documented The Club's conversations?
A) David Hume
B) James Boswell
C) Adam Smith
D) Walter Scott
- 5. How many members were originally in The Club?
A) Twelve
B) Fifteen
C) Five
D) Nine
- 6. Which famous actor was a member of The Club?
A) John Gielgud
B) Laurence Olivier
C) Richard Burbage
D) David Garrick
- 7. What famous work did Samuel Johnson create that brought him recognition?
A) A Dictionary of the English Language
B) The Canterbury Tales
C) The Oxford English Dictionary
D) Paradise Lost
- 8. Which political philosopher and statesman was a Club member?
A) John Stuart Mill
B) Thomas Hobbes
C) Edmund Burke
D) John Locke
- 9. What was the original meeting schedule of The Club?
A) First Sunday of each month
B) Daily at noon
C) Every Friday afternoon
D) Every Monday evening
- 10. Which member was known for his writings on political economy?
A) Adam Smith
B) Karl Marx
C) John Maynard Keynes
D) John Stuart Mill
- 11. What was Joshua Reynolds' primary contribution to The Club?
A) Meeting space
B) Portraits of members
C) Recording minutes
D) Financial backing
- 12. Which playwright and poet wrote 'She Stoops to Conquer'?
A) Oliver Goldsmith
B) John Dryden
C) William Congreve
D) Richard Brinsley Sheridan
- 13. What was James Boswell's most famous work about Johnson?
A) Life of Johnson
B) Conversations with Johnson
C) The Johnson Letters
D) Johnson's Dictionary
- 14. How did The Club influence British intellectual life?
A) Founded the Royal Society
B) Shaped literary and political discourse
C) Created the first public library
D) Established Oxford University
- 15. What was the ultimate legacy of The Club according to Damrosch?
A) Political revolution
B) Model for intellectual societies
C) Artistic movement
D) Educational reform
- 16. Which historian famous for 'The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire' was a member?
A) Edward Gibbon
B) Thomas Macaulay
C) Thomas Carlyle
D) David Hume
- 17. Which member collected and published 'Reliques of Ancient English Poetry'?
A) James Boswell
B) Thomas Percy
C) Samuel Johnson
D) Oliver Goldsmith
- 18. Who is the author of 'The Club'?
A) James Boswell
B) Leo Damrosch
C) David Garrick
D) Samuel Johnson
- 19. Where did The Club typically meet?
A) Turk's Head Tavern
B) Johnson's home
C) The Cheshire Cheese
D) Reynolds' studio
- 20. What was Joshua Reynolds' profession?
A) Portrait painter
B) Architect
C) Physician
D) Novelist
- 21. What was James Boswell's nationality?
A) Irish
B) English
C) Welsh
D) Scottish
- 22. How did members refer to their group?
A) The Literary Society
B) The Turk's Head Group
C) The Club
D) Johnson's Circle
- 23. Which member was a famous playwright?
A) Christopher Marlowe
B) Ben Jonson
C) Richard Brinsley Sheridan
D) William Shakespeare
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