Selection Quizzes (English)



1.	According to A Dictionary of the English Language, what motivated Johnson to complete the dictionary?
	A.	to please the king
	B.	the honor of his country
	C.	financial reward
	D.	fame as a scholar

2.	Under what conditions does Johnson state the dictionary was written?
	A.	amidst inconvenience and distraction
	B.	within the confines of the most scholarly environments
	C.	under the watchful eyes of the most learned Englishmen
	D.	amidst a great social upheaval of language and customs

3.	According to Johnson's dictionary, which letter in the alphabet begins no words in the English language?
	A.	W
	B.	X
	C.	Y
	D.	Z

4.	According to "Letter to Lord Chesterfield," why does Johnson feel uncomfortable writing the letter to Lord Chesterfield?
	A.	He does not know how to express his thanks to Lord Chesterfield.
	B.	He is not accustomed to receiving favors from the great.
	C.	He is not particularly fond of Lord Chesterfield.
	D.	He does not think the praise has merit.

5.	Why does Johnson state that he owes no obligation to Lord Chesterfield?
	A.	He thinks that the publication of the dictionary is thanks enough.
	B.	He does not know how to repay Lord Chesterfield.
	C.	Lord Chesterfield never helped Johnson.
	D.	It would be impossible to repay Lord Chesterfield for all the help he provided.

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