Washington Irving

Why was Washington Irving known as the first "American" author?

• Because he was named after George Washington

• Because he was born at the end of the American Revolution

• Because he wrote about American culture and heritage

• All of the above

Why did Irving use pseudonyms?

• To hide his true identity from those he was satirizing

• Because he was embarrassed about his writing

• Because he like being called by different names

• He didn't want people to know he was named after George Washington

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What term came to refer to New Yorkers due to Irving's writing?

• Gringos

• Yankees

• Mets

• Knickerbockers

Which was not one of Irving's pseudonyms?

• Diedrich Knickerbocker

• Geoffrey Crayon

• Rip Van Winkle

• Jonathan Oldstyle

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What area of New York was made famous by Irving's writing?

• Hudson River Valley

• Lake Erie

• New York City

Which of the following are true about "legends"

• They are based in religion

• They tell the story of a people's origin

• They are based on true events

• They always contain magical creatures

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Which was not a job Irving held?

• Mayor of New York City

• Import-export businessman

• Biographer

• Lawyer

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Which of the following was not a subject of Irving's writing?

• Christopher Columbus

• Baltus Van Tassel

• George Washington