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