Question 1
1. Andrew Robinson argues that Young is a good contender for the epitaph ‘the last man who knew everything’. Young has competition, however. The phrase, which Robinson takes for his title, also serves as the subtitle of two other recent biographies.
‘The last man who knew everything’ has also been claimed to other people.
Question 2
2. These are the landmark achievements of a man who was a child prodigy and who unlike many remarkable children, did not disappear into oblivion as an adult.
Like others, Young wasn’t so brilliant when he grew up.
Question 3
3. Young’s skill as a physician, however, did not equal his skill as a scholar of natural philosophy or linguistics.
Young’s talents as a doctor surpassed his other skills.
Question 4
4. In 1804 Young had become secretary to the Royal Society, a post he would hold until his death. His opinions were sought on civic and national matters, such as the introduction of gas lighting to London and methods of ship construction.
Young was consulted by people responsible for local and national issues.
Question 5
5. Young was introduced into elite society, attended the theatre and learned to dance and play the flute. In addition, he was an accomplished horseman.
Young was interested in various social pastimes.
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