Poets
Who is the First New World Poet
Anne Bradstreet
What is the famous pamphlet-length essay that Thomas Paine wrote which argued for revolution.
"Common Sense"
Who accidentally invented the Modern Short Story?
Washington Irving
Name both Puritan Poets.
Edward Taylor, Anne Bradstreet
At the time of the Puritans what is the highest grossing trade. (biggest business)
The Fur Trade
Name either pseudonym (First and Last name) Irving uses.
Diedrich Knickerbocker
Geoffrey Crayon
Name the poet who freed herself due to her poetic ability.
Phillis Wheatley
Describe 1635 law which is credited with inventing public schools.
Any town of fifty households must have a school master.
Name the main Chekov's Gun In Rip Van Winkle.
The painting.
Correctly name a poem by Edward Taylor that we read.
"Upon a Spider Catching a Fly"
"The Preface."
Name the most powerful Native American Confederacy at the time of the Puritans.
Iroquois
Where did Hawthorne work when he found the Scarlet Letter?
Custom-House
Fill in the blank: "I am obnoxious to each __________ tongue."
Carping
When was Hawthorne Born? Closest gets the points.
1804
Which President was Hawthorne friends with?
Franklin Peirce.