A Dictionary... and A Brief to Free a Slave / Samuel Johnson

Test Practice

Identify Main Ideas

With your group, discuss how to answer these questions about the selection.

1. From his definition, what can you infer about Johnson’s attitude toward patrons?
a. He appreciates their help.
b. He is indifferent to them.
c. He is contemptuous of them.
d. He wishes he were one of them.


How does information you gather as you read help you eliminate incorrect answers?

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