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