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