Wordsmiths Quiz

Who was the first African American female poet in the United States?

• Phillis Wheatley

• Lucy Terry Prince

• Maya Angelou

• Toni Morrison

What is the title of Lucy Terry Prince's only surviving poem?

• "The Bars"

• "Bars Fight"

• "The Meadows"

• "Deerfield Conflict"

In what year was Lucy Terry Prince's poem "Bars Fight" published?

• 1746

• 1756

• 1855

• 1821

Where was Phillis Wheatley born?

• West Africa

• Boston, Massachusetts

• Bristol, Rhode Island

• Vermont

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

• The Freedom

• The Liberty

• The Phillis

• The Wheatley

What languages did Phillis Wheatley master at a young age?

• English, French, and Spanish

• English, Latin, and Greek

• English, German, and Italian

• English, Portuguese, and Dutch

What was the title of Phillis Wheatley's published book of poetry?

• "Poems of Freedom"

• "Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral"

• "Poems of the Revolution"

• "Poems of the New World"

Who did Phillis Wheatley marry in 1778?

• Abijah Prince

• John Peters

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

What did Phillis Wheatley send to General George Washington in 1775?

• A letter of complaint

• A poem praising his success

• A request for freedom

• A book of her poetry

What was Lucy Terry Prince's role in her community besides being a poet?

• Teacher

• Activist

• Politician

• Doctor