Early literary attempts

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Early Literary Attempts Quiz

Test your knowledge about early American literature and the influential figures who shaped its beginnings. Dive into questions about the Pilgrim Fathers, Anne Bradstreet, and Benjamin Franklin and discover how their works reflect the values and struggles of their time.

19 engaging multiple-choice questions
Explore themes of identity, virtue, and community
Perfect for history and literature enthusiasts!

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Which of the following diverted people’s attention away from hard work (in the Puritans' opinion)?

Novels

Poetry

Journals

Which statement about Letter III is not true?

Its main theme is American identity

It refers to the myth of America as the Promised Land

It presents the image of America as a colony

What is the meaning of Ubi panis ibi patria?

Home is where the heart is

Your place is where your family is

Where there is bread, there is (my) country

Why did Benjamin Franklin add the 13th Name of Virtues?

There is no story behind it; he just claimed that it is crucial.

Because a Quaker Friend informed Franklin that he was generally proud.

Because he could easily calculate that he would conduct his experiment 4 times in a year.

Which statement about The Autobiography is not true?

The Autobiography is divided into 3 parts.

The Autobiography was published after Franklin’s death.

The first book-length edition of The Autobiography appeared in French rather than English.

Information to Those Who Would Remove to America was written to:

Correct the misconception about the North America and its residents.

Invite Man of Quality who wants to live upon the Public Office or Salary.

Inform that the Government pays for transportation, gives land for free with slaves and equipment.

According to Information to Those Who Would Remove to America, what America cannot offer to Stranger?

That one will enjoy the profits of one’s industry.

That in one year or two one can get all the Rights of a Citizen.

That one will get free land from the Government.

William Bradford wrote Of Plymouth Plantation because:

He wanted to express himself

He wanted people to admire him

He wanted the history of venture to be remembered

William Bradford’s journal was focused on:

Himself and his achievements

Colony and its community

Mayflower voyage

John Winthrop’s A Model of Christian Charity overall message is:

To give charity donations

To serve God as united community

To be afraid of Native Americans

�City upon a hill” theme stands for:

Utopian American society

Building a city upon a hil

The first American society

Anne Bradstreet poems focused on:

The reality surrounding her and the world of Bible

Nature

Personal feelings

In Anne's poem 'Upon a Fit of Sickness', she:

Tries to find her way to cheat death

Comes to terms with the fact she may die

Fears the future and what it may bring upon her

'For Deliverance From a Fever':

Is a continuation of 'Upon a Fit of Sickness'

Shows various emotions that Anne directs at God

Depict Anne's parting with Puritan beliefs

In 'Upon the Burning of Our House', Anne:

Bids the house goodbye knowing there is a better one in heaven

Questions God as she does not understand why it happened to her

Beliefs that she does need worldly possessions

Which one is not a theme in the John Smith's story?

God and religions

Conflict with Native Americans

Promoting of the New World

How was John Smith saved after he had been captured by natives

He escaped by himself

He was saved by Pocahontas

The natives treated him as equal to them

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