Selection Quizzes (English)



1.	Who first introduces Boswell to Samuel Johnson?
	A.	Thomas Davies
	B.	David Garrick
	C.	Anna Williams
	D.	Sir Joshua Reynolds

2.	What does Davies tell Boswell upon Boswell leaving the shop?
	A.	that Johnson likes Boswell very well
	B.	that Johnson does not like Boswell
	C.	that Johnson is always "a bit rough" on people from Scotland
	D.	that Boswell must improve his conversational skills

3.	To what does Boswell attribute Johnson's long life?
	A.	years of medicines to treat his illnesses
	B.	an inherent vivida vis, or life force
	C.	great physical strength
	D.	only but divine intervention

4.	According to Boswell, why was Johnson superior to other learned men?
	A.	He had a rare combination of intelligence and religious respect.
	B.	He was a master of many sciences.
	C.	He excelled in the art of arguments.
	D.	He had a greater ability in the art of thinking.

5.	What does Boswell say was Johnson's ruling principle of all his conduct?
	A.	his piety being constant
	B.	his memories of his childhood illness
	C.	his obedience to the King of England
	D.	his hunger for literary fame

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