Early American Literature

Which literary work by Herman Melville explores themes of obsession and the human struggle against nature and fate?

What is the primary focus of Helen Hunt Jackson's Century of Dishonor?

Which movement is Ralph Waldo Emerson most closely associated with?

What social critique is central to Thorstein Veblen’s The Theory of the Leisure Class?

Which of these authors is best known for works exploring African American identity and life during the Harlem Renaissance?

In Civil Disobedience, what action does Henry David Thoreau advocate for individuals who disagree with government actions deemed immoral?

Which of the following best describes the focus of William H. Whyte's book, The Organization Man?

What is the central theme explored in Kate Chopin's novel The Awakening?

Which book by Upton Sinclair led to significant reforms in the American food industry?

What aspect of American society did Sinclair Lewis primarily critique in his novels like Main Street and Babbitt?

Which philosophical idea emphasizes the practical consequences and application of beliefs?

What critical perspective did H.L. Mencken adopt in his writings about American society?

What is the main theme of Arthur Miller's play, Death of a Salesman?

How did Jacob Riis's How the Other Half Lives impact American society?

What social issue is primarily addressed in John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath?

What is the significance of William Lloyd Garrison's newspaper, The Liberator, in American history?

Which book by Rachel Carson raised public awareness about the harmful effects of pesticides on the environment?

What is the main argument presented in Hinton Helper's The Impending Crisis of the South?

Which concept is central to understanding Stanley Elkins's analysis of slavery in Slavery: A Problem in American Institutional and Intellectual Life?

Whose writings played a significant role in shaping the concept of the 'New Negro' during the Harlem Renaissance?

What is the primary focus of David Riesman's book, The Lonely Crowd?

Which of the following works is best known for its critique of the railroad monopolies and their impact on farmers in California?

What is the central theme of J.D. Salinger's novel The Catcher in the Rye?

Which author is known for writing Ragged Dick, a novel promoting the 'rags to riches' ethos?

Which period or movement is F. Scott Fitzgerald most closely associated with, particularly in his novel The Great Gatsby?

What is the name of the utopian novel by Edward Bellamy that envisions a socialist future society?

Which American author is renowned for his exploration of sin, guilt, and morality, notably in The Scarlet Letter?

What is the central theme of Betty Friedan’s The Feminine Mystique?

Which pro-slavery writer argued that slavery was a 'positive good' for both slaves and masters?

How does George Gilder's Gilder Technology Report generally approach topics related to feminism and social movements?

Which novel by Willa Cather explores the life of an immigrant girl and her relationship with the land and people of Nebraska?

What is the primary setting of Stephen Crane’s The Red Badge of Courage?

Which of the following themes is most closely associated with Edgar Allan Poe's poem, The Raven?

What idea from the late 19th century advocated for women’s rights and social reform during a period of rapid industrialization and inequality?

What is the name of the work by Alain Locke, promoting a sense of pride and identity among African Americans which defined cultural aspects of the Harlem Renaissance?

Which of the following novels explores the themes of social class, morality, and tragedy, centered around a man’s moral downfall?

Which novel by Edith Wharton examines the life of Lily Bart, a woman whose inability to conform to society’s expectations leads to her downfall?

What is the key argument of Henry George in his influential book Progress and Poverty?

Where is James Fenimore Cooper's The Last of the Mohicans set?