Of the Club
by Addison and Steele
1. What is the Spectator's Club? [NU 2016]
Ans: The Spectator’s Club is a club of seven members. They are the Spectator, Sir Roger de Coverley, a lawyer, Sir Andrew Freeport, Captain Sentry, Will Honeycomb and the Clergyman.
2. Who are the members of "The Spectator's Club"? [NU 2017]
Ans: The members of The Spectator Club are Sir Roger de Coverley, a lawyer, Sir Andrew Freeport, Captain Sentry, Will Honeycomb and the clergyman.
3. Who is the first member of the Spectator club?
Ans: Sir Roger de Coverley is the first member of the Spectator club.
4. What is the name of the English country dance?
Ans: The name of the English country dance is Roger de Coverley.
5. Who was the inventor of the famous country dance?
Ans: Sir Roger’s great-grandfather was the inventor of the famous country dance.
6. How old is Sir Roger now? [NU 2016]
Ans: Sir Roger is 56 years old now.
7. Why is Sir Roger a bachelor at the age of fifty six? [NU 2016]
Ans: Sir Roger is a bachelor at the age of fifty six because he was crossed in love by a widow in his youth.
8. How was Sir Roger before being disappointed in love?
Ans: Before being disappointed in love, Sir Roger was a “fine gentleman”.
9. When does Sir Roger behave in an odd manner?
Ans: Sir Roger behaves in an odd manner only when he thinks that the world is in the wrong.
10. Why did Sir Roger's tenants grow rich?
Ans: Sir Roger's tenants grow rich because of his generosity. Either they do not have to give the charge or fee, or if they give, it is nominal.
11. What is Soho Square? [NU 2014]
Ans: Soho Square is a square in Soho, London, England. This is the place where Sir Roger lives when he is in the town.
12. Who was Sir George Etherege?
Ans: Sir George Etherege was a famous Restoration playwright, best known for his Man of Mode. He is credited with creating the comedy of intrigue, and is revered for his wit, light touch, sparkling style, and unparalleled fops and dandies.
13. What is a duel?
Ans: Duel is generally a formal combat between two persons in the presence of witnesses.
14. Who was Bully Dawson?
Ans: Bully Dawson was a renowned gambler from London in the time of Charles II. He is the person whom Sir Roger kicked in a public coffee-house for calling him youngster.
15. Why did Sir Roger kick Bully Dawson?
Ans: Sir Roger kicked Bully Dawson because Dawson insulted Roger by calling him youngster.
16. Where is Sir Roger a justice?
Ans: Sir Roger is a justice of the Quorum where he fills the chair at a quarter-session with great abilities.
17. What is the Inner Temple?
Ans: Inner Temple is one of the four Inns of Court in London.
18. What did the Templar’s father want him to be?
Ans: The Templar’s father wanted him to be a barrister by studying the laws of the land.
19. Who is Andrew Freeport?
Ans: Sir Andrew Freeport, one of the members of the Spectator’s Club, is a Merchant of London.
20. What does Sir Andrew Freeport represent?
Ans: Sir Andrew Freeport represents the class engaged in England’s fast-growing international business.
21. What kind of person is Sir Andrew Freeport?
Ans: Sir Andrew Freeport is industrious, rational and experienced person. His sense of business is noble and generous.
22. How does Sir Andrew Freeport become rich?
Ans: Sir Andrew Freeport becomes rich through hard work and struggle.
23. What is the most favorite maxim of Sir Andrew Freeport?
Ans: The most favorite maxim of Sir Andrew Freeport is "A penny saved is a penny got"
24. Who is the believer of the maxim – "A penny saved is a penny got"? [NU 2012, 2017]
Ans: Sir Andrew Freeport is the believer of the maxim – "A penny saved is a penny got".
25. How can, according to Sir Andrew Freeport, Britain grow more powerful?
Ans: According to Sir Andrew Freeport, Britain can grow more powerful by extending her trade instead of applying arms.
26. Who is Captain Sentry?
Ans: Captain Sentry is a member of the spectator club. He was a captain and behaved himself with great gallantry in several engagements and at several sieges.
27. Who has taken part in many battles and sieges?
Ans: Captain Sentry has taken part in many battles and sieges.
28. Why does Captain Sentry resign from his job?
Ans: Though Captain Sentry has necessary merit to be promoted, he is unable to exhibit his merit to the officers. So, he resigns from his job considering himself unfit for it.
29. Who is lady-killer among the members of the Club?
Ans: Will Honeycomb is a lady-killer among the members of the Club.
30. How does Steele describe Will Honeycomb?
Ans: Steele describes will Honeycomb as a gallant and well-bred gentleman.
31. What type of man was the Clergyman?
Ans: The Clergyman was a very philosophic man, of general learning, great sanctity of life, and the most exact good breeding.
32. Who was Duke of Monmouth?
Ans: James Scott was the Duke of Monmouth.
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