Which of the following statements are true about Jonathan Swift?

1. A. He was born in Dublin and educated at Kilkenny Grammar School and Trinity College, Dublin.
2. B. He co-authored a book with Samuel Johnson.
3. C. He was ordained in the Church of Ireland in 1695.
4. D. He was a member of the Kit-Cat Club.
5. E. He wrote Lady Audley's Secret.

1. AA and D only
2. BB and C only
3. CC and D only
4. DA and C only

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Correct answer: D. A and C only

Explanation

Swift (1667–1745) was born in Dublin, schooled at Kilkenny and Trinity, and ordained priest in 1695. He belonged to the Tory Scriblerus Club, not the Whig Kit-Cat Club. Lady Audley's Secret (1862) is by M. E. Braddon, and he wrote nothing with Johnson.