Phyllis Wheatley

Where was Wheatley from?

• United States

• Senegal

• India

• Spain

How long did it take for her to learn English?

• 16 months
• 1 year
• 8 months
• 2 months

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What talent did Phyllis possess for writing?

• Personal Narrative
• biography
• poetry
• autobiography

During Phyllis' lifetime, what percent of the population were slaves?

• 5 percent
• 20 percent
• 50 percent
• 75 percent

Where was Wheatley's book of poetry published?

• London
• Spain
• Senegall
• Texas

Who did Wheatley get to meet?

• Bill Martin, Jr.
• Tomie De Poala
• George Bush
• George Washington and Benjamin Franklin

When was Wheatley given her freedom?

• 1578
• 1753
• 1778
• 1773

Who did Wheatley marry?

• John Peters
• Bill Martin, Jr.
• Almanzo Wilder
• Christopher Columbus

Why did she experience heartache and poverty?

• The crop was eaten by grasshoppers.
• Her husband was arrested and put in prison
• Her house caught on fire.
• Her sister was blind.

What is the author's purpose for writing this?

• to tell a funny story
• to inform us about slaves
• to convince she is an awesome poet
• to inform us about Wheatley's life