Phillis Wheatley Quiz

What was the name of the ship that brought Phillis Wheatley to America?

• The Santa Maria

• The Titanic

• The Phillis

• The Mayflower

Where was Phillis Wheatley enslaved before being brought to America?

• Ghana

• Jamaica

• Senegal

• India

How old was Phillis Wheatley when she was brought to America?

• 15 or 16

• 7 or 8

• 20 or 21

• 12 or 13

What was the name of the family who purchased Phillis Wheatley as a slave?

• Williams

• Wheatley

• Smith

• Johnson

In which city did Phillis Wheatley receive her education?

• Chicago

• Boston

• New York

• Philadelphia

What was the title of the book of poetry published by Phillis Wheatley in 1773?

• The Poetry Collection of Phillis Wheatley

• Songs of Love and Nature

• A Poet's Reflections on Life and Faith

• Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral

What historical event was happening in America during Phillis Wheatley's time?

• Vietnam War

• American Revolutionary War

• World War I

• Civil War

Why is Phillis Wheatley significant in American history?

• She was a famous explorer who discovered new lands

• She was a powerful political leader who influenced government policies

• She was a renowned scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries

• She was the first published African American female poet and her work challenged prevailing stereotypes.

What impact did Phillis Wheatley have on the abolitionist movement?

• She had no impact on the abolitionist movement

• She was a slave owner herself

• Her poetry and writings were used by abolitionists to argue for the end of slavery.

• She actively campaigned against the abolitionist movement

How did Phillis Wheatley's poetry challenge the prevailing beliefs about African Americans at the time?

• By demonstrating her inability to write poetry

• By demonstrating her intelligence, creativity, and ability to write sophisticated poetry

• By conforming to the prevailing beliefs about African Americans

• By plagiarizing the work of other poets