American Literature Quiz 10 (20 MCQs)

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1. Pen name of Samuel Clemens
2. The critic wondered how such trash could be ..... on the public as great literature.
3. The ..... also believed that they had a God-given responsibility to establish an ideal way of life in America.
4. What did American Romantics believe was a spiritual and moral guide?
5. In "A Nun in New England, " Louisa's attitude toward things (dishes, food, etc.) was:
6. A piece of lumber of small cross section
7. Despite slavery, Washington's mother was able to devote good time to his education:
8. "I have never whispered a syllable of them abroad. Within these walls they were born and here they shall die." This is an example of:
9. In "His Mammy from Virginia", the leading role is:
10. True/False:Writers of the time wrote about how Native Americans and Europeans viewed one another.
11. The notoriously harsh theatre critic rarely hesitated to ..... even the most famous and respected actors.
12. The opposite of enhancing value is
13. True/False:With oral tradition, stories can become distorted and lead to multiple versions
14. Extremely poisonous or harmful.
15. Approval; commendation
16. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons people came to America?
17. The first people came across the Bering Straight onto the American continent from the continent of .....
18. The style and structure of Sylvia Plath's early works are primarily characterized by what?
19. Putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay specifically:not providing an opportunity to show cause why one should not comply (adj) You could tell he wanted everyone to stop what they were doing and obey his orders based on the ..... tone of his voice.
20. What was the name given to Jon Dos Passos' written style?