#1
Who is often referred to as the 'Father of American Literature'?
Mark Twain
ExplanationMark Twain is considered the 'Father of American Literature' for his significant contributions to American literary tradition.
#2
Which American author wrote the novel 'Moby-Dick'?
Herman Melville
ExplanationHerman Melville is the author of the novel 'Moby-Dick.'
#3
Who wrote the influential essay 'Self-Reliance,' emphasizing individualism and nonconformity?
Ralph Waldo Emerson
ExplanationRalph Waldo Emerson wrote the influential essay 'Self-Reliance,' emphasizing individualism and nonconformity.
#4
Which American poet wrote 'The Road Not Taken,' a widely celebrated poem about choices and regrets?
Robert Frost
ExplanationRobert Frost wrote 'The Road Not Taken,' a widely celebrated poem about choices and regrets.
#5
Which American author, associated with the Lost Generation, wrote 'The Old Man and the Sea'?
Ernest Hemingway
ExplanationErnest Hemingway, associated with the Lost Generation, wrote 'The Old Man and the Sea.'
#6
Which novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald is considered a classic portrayal of the Jazz Age in America?
The Great Gatsby
ExplanationThe Great Gatsby is a classic novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, celebrated for its portrayal of the Jazz Age in America.
#7
Who wrote the poem 'The Waste Land,' a landmark work in modernist poetry?
T.S. Eliot
ExplanationT.S. Eliot is the author of 'The Waste Land,' a landmark work in modernist poetry.
#8
In which play by Arthur Miller do we find the character Willy Loman, a traveling salesman?
Death of a Salesman
ExplanationThe character Willy Loman, a traveling salesman, appears in Arthur Miller's play 'Death of a Salesman.'
#9
Who wrote the short story 'The Lottery,' known for its shocking and controversial ending?
Shirley Jackson
ExplanationShirley Jackson is the author of the short story 'The Lottery,' known for its shocking and controversial ending.
#10
In which novel by Harper Lee do we find the character Atticus Finch defending Tom Robinson in a racially charged trial?
To Kill a Mockingbird
ExplanationIn Harper Lee's novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' Atticus Finch defends Tom Robinson in a racially charged trial.
#11
Who is known for his satirical novels, including 'Slaughterhouse-Five' and 'Cat's Cradle'?
Kurt Vonnegut
ExplanationKurt Vonnegut is known for his satirical novels, including 'Slaughterhouse-Five' and 'Cat's Cradle.'
#12
In which literary movement did writers like Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, and William S. Burroughs play a significant role?
Beat Generation
ExplanationWriters like Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, and William S. Burroughs played a significant role in the Beat Generation literary movement.
#13
Who authored the novel 'Beloved,' which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1988?
Toni Morrison
ExplanationToni Morrison authored 'Beloved,' which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1988.
#14
Which African American poet is associated with the Harlem Renaissance and wrote 'The Negro Speaks of Rivers'?
Langston Hughes
ExplanationLangston Hughes, associated with the Harlem Renaissance, wrote 'The Negro Speaks of Rivers.'
#15
In J.D. Salinger's 'The Catcher in the Rye,' what is the name of the protagonist?
Holden Caulfield
ExplanationHolden Caulfield is the protagonist in J.D. Salinger's 'The Catcher in the Rye.'
#16
Which American author wrote 'The Scarlet Letter,' a novel set in 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts?
Nathaniel Hawthorne
ExplanationNathaniel Hawthorne wrote 'The Scarlet Letter,' a novel set in 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts.
#17
In the novel 'Invisible Man,' who is the protagonist that grapples with racial identity and invisibility in society?
Ralph Ellison
ExplanationRalph Ellison is the protagonist in 'Invisible Man,' grappling with racial identity and invisibility in society.