- 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) Noah Webster
B) John Milton
C) Samuel Johnson
D) James Murray
- 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) 1764
B) 1750
C) 1776
D) 1789
- 4. Which Scottish lawyer and biographer documented The Club's conversations?
A) Walter Scott
B) David Hume
C) James Boswell
D) Adam Smith
- 5. How many members were originally in The Club?
A) Nine
B) Fifteen
C) Five
D) Twelve
- 6. Which famous actor was a member of The Club?
A) Laurence Olivier
B) Richard Burbage
C) John Gielgud
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) Thomas Hobbes
B) John Locke
C) John Stuart Mill
D) Edmund Burke
- 9. What was the original meeting schedule of The Club?
A) Every Monday evening
B) First Sunday of each month
C) Daily at noon
D) Every Friday afternoon
- 10. Which member was known for his writings on political economy?
A) John Stuart Mill
B) Karl Marx
C) Adam Smith
D) John Maynard Keynes
- 11. What was Joshua Reynolds' primary contribution to The Club?
A) Portraits of members
B) Meeting space
C) Recording minutes
D) Financial backing
- 12. Which playwright and poet wrote 'She Stoops to Conquer'?
A) Oliver Goldsmith
B) Richard Brinsley Sheridan
C) John Dryden
D) William Congreve
- 13. What was James Boswell's most famous work about Johnson?
A) Conversations with Johnson
B) Johnson's Dictionary
C) Life of Johnson
D) The Johnson Letters
- 14. How did The Club influence British intellectual life?
A) Established Oxford University
B) Founded the Royal Society
C) Shaped literary and political discourse
D) Created the first public library
- 15. What was the ultimate legacy of The Club according to Damrosch?
A) Educational reform
B) Political revolution
C) Model for intellectual societies
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) James Boswell
B) Oliver Goldsmith
C) Samuel Johnson
D) Thomas Percy
- 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) Johnson's home
B) Turk's Head Tavern
C) Reynolds' studio
D) The Cheshire Cheese
- 20. What was Joshua Reynolds' profession?
A) Architect
B) Physician
C) Portrait painter
D) Novelist
- 21. What was James Boswell's nationality?
A) Scottish
B) Irish
C) Welsh
D) English
- 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) Richard Brinsley Sheridan
B) Christopher Marlowe
C) Ben Jonson
D) William Shakespeare
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