32 Questions
Which historical period is notable for the political writings of Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Paine, and Thomas Jefferson?
The American Revolutionary Period
What is The Power of Sympathy by William Hill Brown?
An early American novel
Which religious group broke with the Church of England and believed in simplifying church rituals and following strict religious discipline?
The Puritans
What did American writers venture beyond by the time of the American Revolution?
The Puritan literary style and its religious themes
What kind of tradition exists amongst Native American tribes?
A rich tradition of oral storytelling
What did the colonists develop during the Revolutionary period?
Their own way of speaking and writing styles
Who is credited with having the greatest influence on children's literature in pre-Revolutionary America?
John Newberry
What was the primary reading material for American children up until about twenty-five years before the Revolutionary War?
Bible and other religious works
What did Benjamin Franklin claim to have written Poor Richard's Almanack for?
To make a profitable use of his books
What type of literature were American children restricted to before additional books were published and read more widely?
Religious texts only
What were children's feelings towards almanacs in pre-Revolutionary America?
They loved to read almanacs for various reasons including stories, weather forecasts, and advice
Which London publisher began publishing children's books in the 1740s?
John Newberry
What influenced the American version of English in 1783?
Noah Webster's Blue-Backed Speller
What was the most famous almanac in pre-Revolutionary America?
'Poor Richard's Almanack'
What did John Newberry publish in 1750 that was a guide to the English language?
'The Pretty Book for Children'
What is said to have rivalled the Bible in popularity as reading material for American children?
Almanacs
During the American Revolutionary Period, which of the following writers is notable for their political writings?
Thomas Paine
Which early novel, published in 1791, is considered as one of the first American novels?
The Power of Sympathy
What was the primary influence on the writings of the American Revolutionary Period?
Puritan literary style
Which group of Protestants believed in simplifying church rituals and following strict religious discipline?
Puritans
What tradition exists amongst Native American tribes that contributed to American literature?
Oral storytelling tradition
By the time of the American Revolution, American writers had developed styles of writing that grew from what?
Distinctly American experiences
What was the primary reading material for American children up until about twenty-five years before the Revolutionary War?
Religious works and the Bible
What was the most famous almanac in pre-Revolutionary America?
Poor Richard's Almanack
Who is credited with having the greatest influence on children's literature in pre-Revolutionary America?
John Newberry
What did Benjamin Franklin claim to have written Poor Richard's Almanack for?
The good of his family
What did American writers venture beyond by the time of the American Revolution?
Religious and biblical literature
What is said to have rivalled the Bible in popularity as reading material for American children?
Almanacs
Which London publisher began publishing children's books in the 1740s?
John Newberry
What kind of tradition exists amongst Native American tribes?
Oral storytelling
What did the colonists develop during the Revolutionary period?
A strong belief in the power of reason
Who wrote Noah Webster's Blue-Backed Speller published in 1783?
Noah Webster himself
Test your knowledge of American literature, including writings produced in the United States and literature of other traditions in immigrant languages. This quiz also covers the rich tradition of oral storytelling amongst Native American tribes and notable political writings from the American Revolutionary Period (1775–1783).
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