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