18th Century

Question 1

What period does 18th-century US literature primarily cover?

Answer 1

1700-1799

Question 2

True or False: The 18th century in the US was marked by the influence of Enlightenment thinking.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Who is considered the first American poet?

Answer 3

Anne Bradstreet

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The genre that became popular during the 18th century and often included moral lessons is called _______.

Answer 4

didactic literature

Question 5

What is the significance of Benjamin Franklin in 18th-century American literature?

Answer 5

He was a key figure in promoting Enlightenment ideals and authored ‘Poor Richard’s Almanack’.

Question 6

Which literary work is considered the first American novel?

Answer 6

The Power of Sympathy by William Hill Brown

Question 7

True or False: The 18th century saw the rise of American Gothic literature.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What was the primary focus of the literature produced during the American Revolution?

Answer 8

Political and social issues, including independence and democracy.

Question 9

Who wrote ‘Common Sense’, advocating for American independence?

Answer 9

Thomas Paine

Question 10

Multiple Choice: Which of the following authors is NOT associated with 18th-century American literature? A) Phyllis Wheatley B) Edgar Allan Poe C) Jonathan Edwards

Answer 10

B) Edgar Allan Poe

Question 11

What type of writing is Jonathan Edwards best known for?

Answer 11

Sermons and theological writings

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The American literary movement that emphasized nature and individualism in the late 18th century is known as _______.

Answer 12

Romanticism

Question 13

True or False: Phyllis Wheatley was the first African American woman to publish a book of poetry.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

What is the title of Phyllis Wheatley’s most famous poem?

Answer 14

On Being Brought from Africa to America

Question 15

Which philosophical movement greatly influenced 18th-century American writers?

Answer 15

The Enlightenment

Question 16

True or False: The 18th century in American literature is characterized by a focus on reason and rational thought.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

What was the primary genre of literature during the 18th century?

Answer 17

Non-fiction, including essays and pamphlets

Question 18

Who wrote ‘The Federalist Papers’?

Answer 18

Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay

Question 19

Multiple Choice: Which of the following works is a collection of essays promoting the ratification of the US Constitution? A) The Federalist Papers B) Common Sense C) Poor Richard’s Almanack

Answer 19

A) The Federalist Papers

Question 20

Fill in the blank: The literary style that often used satire during the 18th century is called _______.

Answer 20

satirical literature

Question 21

What role did pamphlets play in 18th-century American literature?

Answer 21

They were used to disseminate political ideas and mobilize public opinion.

Question 22

Who is known for the quote ‘Give me liberty, or give me death!’?

Answer 22

Patrick Henry

Question 23

True or False: The 18th century saw the establishment of the first American literary societies.

Answer 23

True

Question 24

What type of poetry did Anne Bradstreet primarily write?

Answer 24

Lyric poetry

Question 25

Fill in the blank: The literary work 'The Life of Mr. James Naylor' is an example of _______.

Answer 25

biography

Question 26

Which author is known for their work in moral philosophy and essays during the 18th century?

Answer 26

Benjamin Franklin

Question 27

Multiple Choice: Which genre was NOT popular in 18th-century American literature? A) Poetry B) Novels C) Science Fiction

Answer 27

C) Science Fiction

Question 28

What was the primary audience for the literature of the 18th century?

Answer 28

The educated middle and upper classes

Question 29

True or False: The 18th century was a time of great political upheaval, influencing literary works.

Answer 29

True

Question 30

What was the main subject of Jonathan Edwards' sermon 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God'?

Answer 30

The dangers of sin and the wrath of God

Question 31

Fill in the blank: The literary device used by Anne Bradstreet to express personal feelings is called _______.

Answer 31

lyricism

Question 32

Who was the first American woman to publish a book?

Answer 32

Phyllis Wheatley

Question 33

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of 18th-century American satire? A) The Crucible B) The Devil's Dictionary C) A Modest Proposal

Answer 33

C) A Modest Proposal

Question 34

What literary form became popular in the 18th century due to its ability to discuss social issues?

Answer 34

Essays

Question 35

True or False: 18th-century American literature often celebrated the common man.

Answer 35

True

Question 36

What famous American document was influenced by Enlightenment ideas and authored in the 18th century?

Answer 36

The Declaration of Independence

Question 37

Fill in the blank: The literary movement that emphasized reason and science in the 18th century is known as _______.

Answer 37

Rationalism

Question 38

Who is credited with the quote, 'We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately'?

Answer 38

Benjamin Franklin

Question 39

Multiple Choice: Which of the following works is NOT written by Benjamin Franklin? A) The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin B) The Federalist Papers C) Poor Richard's Almanack

Answer 39

B) The Federalist Papers

Question 40

What was the primary theme of 18th-century American poetry?

Answer 40

Personal experience and reflection

Question 41

True or False: The 18th century saw a decline in religious literature.

Answer 41

False

Question 42

What did Enlightenment thinkers emphasize that influenced 18th-century literature?

Answer 42

Reason, individualism, and skepticism of tradition

Question 43

Fill in the blank: The philosophical movement that challenged traditional authority in the 18th century is known as _______.

Answer 43

The Enlightenment

Question 44

Who wrote the poem 'To His Excellency, George Washington'?

Answer 44

Phyllis Wheatley

Question 45

Multiple Choice: Which of the following genres was most prominent in 18th-century literature? A) Fiction B) Poetry C) Drama

Answer 45

B) Poetry

Question 46

What did the literature of the 18th century often reflect about American society?

Answer 46

The struggles for independence and the quest for identity.

Question 47

True or False: The 18th century was a time of great literary innovation in America.

Answer 47

True

Question 48

Fill in the blank: The movement that sought to reform society through literature in the 18th century is called _______.

Answer 48

Social reform literature

Question 49

Who is known for the phrase 'The pen is mightier than the sword' in the context of American literature?

Answer 49

Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Question 50

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a theme commonly found in 18th-century literature? A) Nature B) Industrialization C) Individualism

Answer 50

B) Industrialization

Question 51

What was the impact of the printing press on 18th-century American literature?

Answer 51

It allowed for the widespread distribution of literary works.

Question 52

True or False: 18th-century American literature was heavily influenced by European literary movements.

Answer 52

True

Question 53

What genre did Thomas Jefferson primarily write in?

Answer 53

Political philosophy and essays

Question 54

Fill in the blank: The literary style characterized by exaggerated characters and absurd situations that emerged in the 18th century is called _______.

Answer 54

farce

Question 55

Who is known for writing the satirical work 'The History of New England'?

Answer 55

James Russell Lowell

Question 56

Multiple Choice: Which author is associated with the use of allegory in 18th-century American literature? A) Jonathan Edwards B) Edgar Allan Poe C) Nathaniel Hawthorne

Answer 56

A) Jonathan Edwards

Question 57

What role did women play in 18th-century American literature?

Answer 57

They began to publish poetry and essays, contributing to the literary discourse.

Question 58

True or False: The 18th century was a period of literary censorship in America.

Answer 58

False

Question 59

Fill in the blank: The first American magazine, published in 1741, was called _______.

Answer 59

The American Magazine

Question 60

What was a common subject of 18th-century American novels?

Answer 60

Romance and morality.

Question 61

Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes the tone of much 18th-century American literature? A) Melancholic B) Optimistic C) Cynical

Answer 61

B) Optimistic

Question 62

What was the influence of the Great Awakening on 18th-century literature?

Answer 62

It inspired a wave of religious fervor and new literary themes.

Question 63

True or False: 18th-century American literature often dealt with themes of social justice.

Answer 63

True

Question 64

Fill in the blank: The literary movement that emphasized the importance of the individual and personal experience in the 18th century is known as _______.

Answer 64

Romanticism

Question 65

Who wrote the influential pamphlet 'The Crisis'?

Answer 65

Thomas Paine

Question 66

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major influence on 18th-century American writers? A) The Renaissance B) The Industrial Revolution C) The Enlightenment

Answer 66

C) The Enlightenment

Question 67

What did the literature of the 18th century often seek to promote?

Answer 67

Liberty, democracy, and individual rights.

Question 68

True or False: 18th-century American literature was characterized by a strong sense of nationalism.

Answer 68

True

Question 69

Fill in the blank: The first American literary magazine, which began publication in the 18th century, was called _______.

Answer 69

The American Magazine

Question 70

What was the primary purpose of pamphlets during the 18th century?

Answer 70

To inform and persuade the public on political matters.

Question 71

Multiple Choice: Which literary figure is known for their contributions to both literature and science in the 18th century? A) Benjamin Franklin B) Nathaniel Hawthorne C) Mark Twain

Answer 71

A) Benjamin Franklin