The King's English Quiz

What is the main reason for the book's popularity according to the text?

• Idiosyncrasy of the author

• Its dictionary format

• Its easy reading

• Its historical context

What was Fowler's profession before becoming an author?

• Schoolmaster

• Soldier

• Journalist

• Politician

What did the Romans call the state of being content with what one has?

• Equilibrium

• Equanimity

• Equality

• Equivalence

What activity did the author engage in from 7:00 to 7:30 in the morning?

• Reading a book

• Running a two-mile run

• Writing a letter

• Cooking breakfast

What did the author say about the idea of using 'first' instead of 'firstly'?

• It is beneficial

• It is anticlimactic

• It is necessary

• It is complex

What did the author say about the entries related to 'modern English usage'?

• They are outdated

• They are essential

• They have been transferred

• They are complex

What did the author say about the 'technical terms' section?

• It was expanded

• It was omitted

• It was simplified

• It was updated

What did the author say about the 'Latin-dominated traditionalists'?

• They are necessary

• They are outdated

• They are essential

• They are complex

What did the author say about the 'Fowler's books'?

• They are outdated

• They are essential

• They are refreshing

• They are complex

What did the author say about the 'superstitions and fetishes'?

• They are necessary

• They are outdated

• They are essential

• They are complex