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What was Edgar Allan Poe's novel 'The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket' lacking?
What was Edgar Allan Poe's novel 'The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket' lacking?
- A coherent plot (correct)
- A rich symbolism
- A happy ending
- A nautical theme
What was the inspiration for Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 'Song of Hiawatha'?
What was the inspiration for Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 'Song of Hiawatha'?
- Shakespeare's sonnets
- Native American folklore
- The Finnish Kalevala's metre (correct)
- Greek mythology
What was the occupation of Herman Melville before becoming a writer?
What was the occupation of Herman Melville before becoming a writer?
- A sailor on a merchant ship (correct)
- A journalist for a newspaper
- A teacher at a university
- A lawyer in a big firm
What was the theme of William Cullen Bryant's poem 'Thanatopsis'?
What was the theme of William Cullen Bryant's poem 'Thanatopsis'?
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What was Lydia Huntley Sigourney known for?
What was Lydia Huntley Sigourney known for?
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What was the significance of Jane Johnston Schoolcraft?
What was the significance of Jane Johnston Schoolcraft?
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Which novelist wrote about a naval pilot during the Revolutionary War?
Which novelist wrote about a naval pilot during the Revolutionary War?
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Who is the author of the poem 'The Castaway'?
Who is the author of the poem 'The Castaway'?
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What is the title of the historical romance novel by Sir Walter Scott?
What is the title of the historical romance novel by Sir Walter Scott?
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Who wrote the gothic nautical novel 'The Phantom Ship'?
Who wrote the gothic nautical novel 'The Phantom Ship'?
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What is the title of the robinsonade novel by Frederick Marryat?
What is the title of the robinsonade novel by Frederick Marryat?
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