18th-Century Autobiographies

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Who wrote the autobiography titled The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman?

  1. Laurence Sterne

  2. Samuel Johnson

  3. James Boswell

  4. Edward Gibbon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Laurence Sterne's The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman is a seminal work in the genre of the novel and is known for its digressions and unconventional structure.

Which autobiography begins with the famous line, "I was born in the year 1632, in the city of York"?

  1. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

  2. The Confessions of Jean-Jacques Rousseau

  3. The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.

  4. The Memoirs of John Evelyn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Benjamin Franklin's autobiography, written in the form of a letter to his son, provides a detailed account of his life and is considered a classic of American literature.

Who wrote the autobiography titled The Confessions?

  1. Jean-Jacques Rousseau

  2. Edward Gibbon

  3. James Boswell

  4. Samuel Johnson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jean-Jacques Rousseau's The Confessions is a deeply personal and introspective autobiography that explores his life and philosophical ideas.

Which autobiography is known for its detailed account of the author's travels throughout Europe?

  1. The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.

  2. The Memoirs of John Evelyn

  3. The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

  4. The Grand Tour


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

John Evelyn's The Memoirs of John Evelyn provides a vivid account of his travels throughout Europe, offering insights into the culture and society of the time.

Who wrote the autobiography titled The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.?

  1. James Boswell

  2. Edward Gibbon

  3. Jean-Jacques Rousseau

  4. Benjamin Franklin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

James Boswell's The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. is a detailed and comprehensive biography of the renowned English writer and lexicographer, Samuel Johnson.

Which autobiography is known for its detailed account of the author's experiences during the American Revolution?

  1. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

  2. The Memoirs of John Evelyn

  3. The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.

  4. The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Benjamin Franklin's autobiography includes a detailed account of his experiences during the American Revolution, providing insights into the political and social climate of the time.

Who wrote the autobiography titled The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire?

  1. Edward Gibbon

  2. James Boswell

  3. Jean-Jacques Rousseau

  4. Samuel Johnson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Edward Gibbon's The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is a monumental work that chronicles the history of the Roman Empire from its rise to its fall.

Which autobiography is known for its detailed account of the author's experiences as a slave in the American South?

  1. The Life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African

  2. The Memoirs of John Evelyn

  3. The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.

  4. The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Olaudah Equiano's The Life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African provides a firsthand account of his experiences as a slave in the American South and his eventual freedom.

Who wrote the autobiography titled The Grand Tour?

  1. Thomas Nugent

  2. James Boswell

  3. Jean-Jacques Rousseau

  4. Samuel Johnson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thomas Nugent's The Grand Tour is a guidebook for travelers visiting Europe, providing practical advice and historical and cultural information.

Which autobiography is known for its detailed account of the author's experiences as a young woman in 18th-century England?

  1. The Life of Mary Wollstonecraft

  2. The Memoirs of John Evelyn

  3. The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.

  4. The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mary Wollstonecraft's The Life of Mary Wollstonecraft provides a glimpse into the life of a pioneering feminist and writer in 18th-century England.

Who wrote the autobiography titled The Life of John Bunyan?

  1. John Bunyan

  2. James Boswell

  3. Jean-Jacques Rousseau

  4. Samuel Johnson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Bunyan's The Life of John Bunyan is an autobiography written by the author of the classic allegory The Pilgrim's Progress.

Which autobiography is known for its detailed account of the author's experiences as a Quaker in 18th-century America?

  1. The Journal of John Woolman

  2. The Memoirs of John Evelyn

  3. The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.

  4. The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Woolman's The Journal of John Woolman provides insights into the life and beliefs of a prominent Quaker in 18th-century America.

Who wrote the autobiography titled The Life and Adventures of Peter Wilkins?

  1. Robert Paltock

  2. James Boswell

  3. Jean-Jacques Rousseau

  4. Samuel Johnson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Robert Paltock's The Life and Adventures of Peter Wilkins is a fictional autobiography that tells the story of a man who is shipwrecked on a flying island inhabited by winged humanoids.

Which autobiography is known for its detailed account of the author's experiences as a missionary in the Caribbean?

  1. The Life of David Brainerd

  2. The Memoirs of John Evelyn

  3. The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.

  4. The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jonathan Edwards' The Life of David Brainerd provides an account of the life and missionary work of David Brainerd among the Native Americans in the 18th century.

Who wrote the autobiography titled The Life of Colonel Jack?

  1. Daniel Defoe

  2. James Boswell

  3. Jean-Jacques Rousseau

  4. Samuel Johnson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Daniel Defoe's The Life of Colonel Jack is a fictional autobiography that tells the story of a young man who rises from poverty to become a wealthy merchant.

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