Early literary attempts
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!
When did the Pilgrim Fathers first sail to America?
1607
1620
1630
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
Mary Rowlandson's main intention is to:
Write a bestseller
Analyze another culture
Reveal God's purpose
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