Unwrapping a Victorian Dictionary: Discovering Ancestral Treasures

Unwrapping a Victorian Dictionary: Discovering Ancestral Treasures

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English, Other

11th Grade - University

Hard

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The video explores a fascinating discovery made by the presenter at their parents' home in England. They found a book titled 'Dictionary of Phrase and Fable' that was given to an ancestor 140 years ago during Queen Victoria's reign. The book is rich in etymology and other intriguing aspects of the English language, akin to a Victorian version of the presenter's YouTube channel. The presenter unwraps the book, revealing insights such as the Hebrew origin of the letter 'A', which resembles an ox's head.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What surprising discovery did the narrator make at their parents' place?

An old family photograph

A rare coin collection

A Dictionary of Phrase and Fable

A letter from Queen Victoria

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During whose reign was the Dictionary of Phrase and Fable given to the narrator's ancestor?

Queen Elizabeth II

King George V

Queen Victoria

King Edward VII

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the Dictionary of Phrase and Fable?

Famous biographies

Mathematical theories

Etymology and English language

Historical events

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the narrator describe the Dictionary of Phrase and Fable in relation to their YouTube channel?

A Victorian version

A modern version

An outdated version

A futuristic version

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Hebrew name for the letter 'A' as mentioned in the video?

Dalet

Aleph

Gimel

Bet