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Which novel is NOT authored by Edith Wharton?

  • The Touchstone
  • The Age of Innocence
  • The Valley of Decision
  • The House of Mirth (correct)

    • Which author wrote both 'The Red Badge of Courage' and 'The Open Boat'?

  • Kate Chopin
  • Sinclair Lewis
  • Stephen Crane (correct)
  • Edith Wharton

    • Which of these is a collection of short stories by Kate Chopin?

  • Bayou Folk (correct)
  • The Decoration of Houses
  • Moving the Mountain
  • Herland

    • Which of the following is a work by Kate Chopin that uses personification?

    <p>The Storm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these novels is NOT written by an author featured in the 'Women and Economics' section?

    <p>Maggie: A Girl of the Streets (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these plays was written by Susan Glaspell?

    <p>A Jury of Her Peers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these plays is NOT a work by Eugene O'Neill?

    <p>Death of a Salesman (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which author was responsible for the play 'Waiting for Lefty'?

    <p>Clifford Odets (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which play was written by Tennessee Williams?

    <p>The Glass Menagerie (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these literary works is a collection of short stories by William Faulkner?

    <p>Go Down, Moses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the listed authors wrote 'East of Eden'?

    <p>John Steinbeck (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these playwrights is known for writing 'The Bridge on San Luis Rey'?

    <p>Thornton Wilder (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a work of Arthur Miller?

    <p>Death of a Salesman (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following novels is NOT authored by E.L. Doctorow?

    <p>The Naked and the Dead (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these authors is known for the work, Breakfast at Tiffany’s?

    <p>Truman Capote (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the title of the novel written by Harper Lee?

    <p>To Kill a Mockingbird (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which author is most associated with The Catcher in the Rye?

    <p>J.D. Salinger (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following novels is associated with Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.?

    <p>Slaughterhouse-Five (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the listed authors wrote White Noise?

    <p>Don DeLillo (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these novels is a work of Ken Kesey?

    <p>One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which novel is NOT written by Truman Capote?

    <p>The Armies of the Night (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which author wrote both Blood Meridian and Suttree?

    <p>Cormac McCarthy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these plays is NOT written by Sam Shepard?

    <p>The Sprawl Trilogy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which novel is part of the Foundation Series?

    <p>Foundation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following authors wrote the novel Carrie?

    <p>Stephen King (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these titles is NOT authored by Richard Wright?

    <p>The Rise of Endymion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which author penned the work Software?

    <p>Rudy Rucker (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which title is associated with Ray Bradbury?

    <p>Dandelion Wine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which author is known for writing The Bridge Trilogy?

    <p>William Gibson (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which novel was written by Joseph Heller?

    <p>Catch-22 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the title of a work by John Barth?

    <p>Lost in the Funhouse (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which author is associated with 'Weeping'?

    <p>John Barth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the titles written by John Updike?

    <p>Rabbit Run (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What genre best describes the works of Thomas Pynchon?

    <p>Postmodern fiction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a title by Robert Kennedy Saved from Drowning author?

    <p>Views of My Father (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which author wrote 'The King'?

    <p>Giles Goat-Boy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What literary theme is prevalent in 'City Life'?

    <p>Urban experience (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which novel is NOT associated with Theodore Dreiser?

    <p>Babbitt (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which author is known for novels exploring social and racial injustices, including The Jungle?

    <p>Upton Sinclair (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a central theme explored in many of W.E.B. Du Bois's works?

    <p>The exploration of African American identity and equality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these works is a collection of poems by Paul Laurence Dunbar?

    <p>Oak and Ivy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which author was a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance known for promoting the concept of 'The New Negro'?

    <p>Alain Locke (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these works is a novel by Zora Neale Hurston?

    <p>There Eyes Were Watching God (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which writer’s work is NOT associated with the Harlem Renaissance?

    <p>Amy Lowell (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which author is best known for the novel, Native Son?

    <p>Richard Wright (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following works is considered a key example of the Imagist movement?

    <p>A Dome of Many-Colored Glass (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which author was known for poems such as 'The Red Wheelbarrow'?

    <p>William Carlos Williams (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a typical theme explored by Jack London across his collection of works?

    <p>Human's battle for survival in the wild and against brutal forces (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a work by Langston Hughes?

    <p>Native Son (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these works is associated with the Imagist movement?

    <p>Des Imagistes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following authors is known for the work, ‘Mule Bone: A Comedy of Negro Life’?

    <p>Zora Neale Hurston (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following authors wrote the novel ‘The Call of the Wild’?

    <p>Jack London (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Easy Reference Series by Kalyani Vallath

    • Vallath American Encyclopedia is an easy reference series for serious students
    • The series helps students remember historical periods, books, and authors
    • Students should use the Encyclopedia and Easy Reference Series together for best results
    • Information is presented in a dig-in-daily format for consistent learning

    American Literature Up to the Puritan Age

    • This chapter covers early American literature before the Puritan Age
    • The focus is on understanding the historical context of this period

    Early American Puritan Poets

    • The chapter includes notable poets from the early American Puritan period
    • Poets like Anne Bradstreet and Edward Taylor are discussed
    • Focus is on their religious themes and poetic styles

    Histories and Journals

    • This section delves into historical accounts and journals of the era
    • This section includes writings from figures such as Captain John Smith and John Winthrop
    • Works that record the occurrences in Virginia, New England, and the Summer Isles

    The Cotton-Mather Family

    • This section details works by important members of the Cotton-Mather family
    • John Cotton, Increase Mather, and Cotton Mather are included
    • Relevant works are included

    Captivity Narratives

    • This section concentrates on captivity narratives from the era
    • It includes works by Mary Rowlandson, Cotton Mather, and Jonathan Dickinson, showcasing these authors' styles and views

    Literature in Southern and Middle Colonies

    • This section discusses literature from established Southern and Middle Colonies
    • It includes authors such as Robert Beverley Jr., William Byrd II, and Jupiter Hammon, and their literary contributions

    Salem Witch Trials in the Literature of America

    • This section links the historical Salem Witch Trials to literary works
    • It focuses on authors and their pieces related to this period
    • Important writers like Jonathan Scott and Nathaniel Hawthorne are discussed

    The Revolutionary Age

    • This chapter analyzes the literary landscape of the Revolutionary Era
    • It looks at works and authors of the period

    American Enlightenment

    • This is an era emphasizing reason and logic
    • Authors like Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Paine, Philip Freneau, and Charles Brockden are mentioned and their corresponding works

    Early National Period

    • This section discusses important authors and their works from the early national period
    • This involves insightful analysis of the literature, styles, and authors from the period

    Early 19th Century

    • This chapter explores authors' works and literary movements of the early 19th century.

    American Westerners

    • Focuses on authors who wrote stories of the American West
    • Include key authors, and their contributions to the genre

    American Dream

    • This chapter analyzes the American Dream through various works and authors in literature

    American Renaissance

    • Focuses on authors of the American Renaissance, and their works
    • Authors include Emerson, Hawthorne, and Melville; key figures and literature of the era are presented here

    Slavery and Suffrage

    • This chapter explores the literary responses and perspectives surrounding slavery and suffrage in the United States
    • Focus is on major authors and their writings related to the period

    Major Authors and their Works (Various)

    • This section provides a compilation of authors and their specific literary works
    • It encompasses many periods, figures, and writings; an organized approach to authors and their works is included in the compilation

    Transcendentalism

    • Section focusing on Transcendentalism and its important figures and texts
    • Addresses the philosophies and themes of this literary movement

    Major Authors and their Works (Various)

    • This section compiles authors, and their related works
    • Its scope covers a range of eras and figures

    Dark Romanticism

    • Section focusing on the dark romanticism movement
    • Authors, key figures, and works of the era are presented here

    Major Authors and their Works (Various)

    • This section compiles major authors related to the literature, and their works, covering a variety of themes and eras

    Brahmin and Fireside Poets

    • This section discusses the Brahmin and Fireside Poets and their literary contributions in American literature

    Civil War and the Period of Realism

    • This chapter examines the role of literature during and following the Civil War, and the emerging realism movement
    • Includes important figures, writings, and the literary style of the period

    Major Authors and their Works (Various)

    • Collection of significant authors spanning various themes, genres, and periods from different timelines
    • Authors and their related writings are included

    Early Feminist Writers

    • Discusses prominent early feminist authors and their works

    The Early 20th Century

    • Exploring the characteristics and movements in American literature during the early 20th century

    Major Authors and their Works (Various)

    • Authors and their literary works from various time periods and movements presented.

    Harlem Renaissance

    • Analysis of the Harlem Renaissance, its historical context, and significant authors/writers

    Major Authors & Works (Various)

    • Summarizes authors, key figures, and their corresponding works

    The Imagist Movement

    • Analysis of the Imagist Movement and important figures

    Major Authors and their Works (Various)

    • Major authors and their literary works, with important figures and characteristics highlighted

    Major Authors and their Works (Various)

    • Provides summary information on authors and their works

    The Lost Generation

    • Analyzing the Lost Generation, its context, key figures, and literary works

    Major Authors and Their Works (Various)

    • Contains a detailed summary of authors/figures related to writing, literary works, and the themes of the authors

    Modernist Poetry

    • This section focuses on modernist poetry and its associated movements, with major authors and their works highlighted

    Major Authors & Works (Various)

    • Summary of authors/figures, and their related literary works/writings

    Contemporary Writers

    • Information regarding contemporary authors, their works, and influences

    Major Authors and their Works (Various)

    • Covers major authors and their significant literary works

    Major Authors and their Works (Various)

    Beat Generation and other Post-War Poets

    • Focuses on the Beat Generation, its characteristics, and notable poets

    Major Authors and their Works (Various)

    • Major authors and their literary works that are highlighted

    Confessional Poetry

    • The focus is on the confessional poetry movement and related figures

    Jewish American Literature

    • Provides information of Jewish American literature.

    Other Post-War Writers

    • Presents a summary and discussion of other post-war writers and their associated literary works.

    Major Authors and their Works (Various)

    Native American Literature

    • Native American literature through prominent authors, and their works are highlighted

    Major Authors and their Works (Various)

    Horror & Cyberpunk Fiction

    • Information concerning major authors/figures in horror and cyberpunk fiction
    • Major works, and their authors, are showcased

    Major Authors & Works (Various)

    • Major authors and their relevant works/writings are highlighted

    African American Literature

    • Information and discussion of African-American literature

    Major Authors and Their Works (Various)

    Contemporary Writers

    • Discussing contemporary American writers and their notable works.

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