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