Pierre Vernet
- January 12, 2010
- 66 years
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*Pierre Vernet, 66, Haitian linguist and lexicographer.
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|Pierre Vernet (21 March 1943 – 12 January 2010) was a Haitian linguist and lexicographer, who created the Center for Applied Linguistics in Port-au-Prince. He was instrumental in standardizing Haitian Creole (Krèyol) spelling as an aid to literacy, and the elaboration of French-Krèyol lexicons of terminology. He also published dictionaries with Alain Bentolila [fr] and with Bryant Freeman.
Vernet went to high school at Petit Séminaire Collège Saint-Martial before beginning studies at Paris Descartes University, where he would eventually earn his doctorate.
On 12 January 2010, Vernet died in the 2010 Haitian earthquake, while serving as the dean of the Applied Linguistics department of the Université d'État d'Haïti.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 14 questions
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1.On what date was Pierre Vernet born?
- A.21 March 1944
- B.12 January 2010
- C.12 January 1943
- D.21 March 1943correct
Pierre Vernet was born on 21 March 1943.
Source: Biography introduction
2.Which institution did Pierre Vernet create in Port-au-Prince?
- A.The Center for Applied Linguisticscorrect
- B.The University of Haiti
- C.The French-Creole Academy
- D.The Lexicography Research Institute
Pierre Vernet created the Center for Applied Linguistics in Port-au-Prince.
Source: Biography introduction
3.At which institution did Pierre Vernet complete his doctoral studies?
- A.Petit Séminaire Collège Saint-Martial
- B.Paris Descartes Universitycorrect
- C.Centre Universitaire Antilles-Guyane
- D.Université d'État d'Haïti
Pierre Vernet began studies at Paris Descartes University, where he earned his doctorate.
Source: Biography introduction
4.What was the professional role held by Pierre Vernet at the time of his death?
- A.Dean of the Applied Linguistics departmentcorrect
- B.Professor of French literature
- C.President of the Haitian Academy
- D.Director of the Caribbean Research Center
Pierre Vernet died while serving as the dean of the Applied Linguistics department of the Université d'État d'Haïti.
Source: Biography introduction
5.Pierre Vernet attended high school at which institution?
- A.Paris Descartes Secondary School
- B.Petit Séminaire Collège Saint-Martialcorrect
- C.Saint-Martial University Academy
- D.Port-au-Prince National Lycée
Pierre Vernet went to high school at Petit Séminaire Collège Saint-Martial.
Source: Biography introduction
6.Which collaborator worked with Pierre Vernet on the 1988 Diksyonè òtograf kreyòl ayisyen?
- A.Pierre Michel Chéry
- B.B.C. Freemancorrect
- C.Henri Tourneux
- D.Alain Bentolila
Pierre Vernet co-authored the 1988 Diksyonè òtograf kreyòl ayisyen with B.C. Freeman.
Source: Bibliography
7.In what year did Pierre Vernet die?
- A.2006
- B.1991
- C.2001
- D.2010correct
Pierre Vernet died on 12 January 2010.
Source: Biography introduction
8.What primary objective was served by Pierre Vernet's work in standardizing Haitian Creole spelling?
- A.An aid to literacycorrect
- B.Translation of ancient texts
- C.Creation of diplomatic protocols
- D.Preservation of French dialects
Pierre Vernet was instrumental in standardizing Haitian Creole spelling as an aid to literacy.
Source: Biography introduction
9.Pierre Vernet authored a 2001 work analyzing a novel written by whom?
- A.Pierre Michel Chérycorrect
- B.Alain Bentolila
- C.Pradel Pompilus
- D.Bryant Freeman
Pierre Vernet published an analysis of the novel Eritye Vilokan, written by Pierre Michel Chéry.
Source: Bibliography
10.Which of these authors co-published dictionaries with Pierre Vernet?
- A.Henri Tourneux
- B.Alain Bentolilacorrect
- C.Pradel Pompilus
- D.Pierre Michel Chéry
The text notes that Pierre Vernet published dictionaries with Alain Bentolila and with Bryant Freeman.
Source: Biography introduction
11.How did Pierre Vernet die?
- A.Due to a long-term illness
- B.During a research trip to France
- C.In a car accident
- D.In the 2010 Haitian earthquakecorrect
Pierre Vernet died in the 2010 Haitian earthquake.
Source: Biography introduction
12.Pierre Vernet served as a dean at which university?
- A.Université d'État d'Haïticorrect
- B.Paris Descartes University
- C.Petit Séminaire Collège
- D.Centre Universitaire Antilles-Guyane
Pierre Vernet served as the dean of the Applied Linguistics department of the Université d'État d'Haïti.
Source: Biography introduction
13.In 1989, Pierre Vernet published a book honoring which individual?
- A.Pierre Michel Chéry
- B.Henri Tourneux
- C.Bryant Freeman
- D.Dr. Pradel Pompiluscorrect
Pierre Vernet published Hommage au Dr. Pradel Pompilus in 1989.
Source: Bibliography
14.What was the primary language focus of Pierre Vernet's lexicography work?
- A.English
- B.Latin
- C.Spanish
- D.Haitian Creolecorrect
Pierre Vernet was a linguist and lexicographer instrumental in standardizing Haitian Creole.
Source: Biography introduction
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