The Leacock Legacy
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Which country did Stephen Leacock emigrate to at the age of six?

  • Australia
  • England
  • United States
  • Canada (correct)

What were Stephen Leacock's real interests?

  • Mathematics and Physics
  • Art and Music
  • History and Literature
  • Economics and Political Science (correct)

Which university did Stephen Leacock receive his Ph.D. from?

  • Harvard University
  • University of Chicago (correct)
  • University of Toronto
  • McGill University

What position did Stephen Leacock hold at McGill University?

<p>Head of the Department of Economics and Political Science (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Stephen Leacock retire from McGill University?

<p>1936 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Stephen Leacock known for? What is his profession?

<p>Stephen Leacock is known for being a Canadian humorist, educator, lecturer, and author of more than 30 books.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Stephen Leacock's educational background?

<p>Stephen Leacock received a B.A. degree from the University of Toronto and a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What organization was Stephen Leacock a founding member of in 1921?

<p>Stephen Leacock was a founding member of the Canadian Authors' Association.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many books did Stephen Leacock write?

<p>Stephen Leacock wrote more than 30 books.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were Stephen Leacock's main areas of interest?

<p>Stephen Leacock's main areas of interest were Economics and Political Science.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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