Washington Irving

What state was Irving born in?

• Connecticut

• New York

• New York City

• France

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What is the name of the literary magazine that Irving started with Mr. Paulding and brother William?

• Salamandergundi

• Slimygundi

• Salamagundi

• Sillymagundi

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Whose poem did Irving republish in Analectic Magazine that later became the national anthem of the U.S.A.?

• Francis Scot Keys

• Francis Sally Keys

• Francis Steven Keys

• Francis Scott Keys

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How many children were in Irving's family?

• 11

• 10

• 9

• 12

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All of the following were pen names Irving chose for himself except,

• Diedrich Knickerbocker

• Rip Van Winkle

• Jonathan Oldstyle

• Geoffrey Crayon

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What president was Irving named after?

• John Tyler

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

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How old was Irving when he attended GW's inauguration?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

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Where did Irving get the inspirations for his most notable stories?

• The Nile River Valley

• The Santa Fe Valley

• Sleepy Hollow

• The Hudson River Valley

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All of the following were stories in The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon except,

• Rip Van Winkle

• The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

• The Spectre Bridegroom

• The Devil and Daniel Webster

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What was the name of Irving's fiancee?

• Matilda Hoffman

• Missy Hoffman

• Molly Hoffman

• Maggie Hoffman

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