American Romanticism Quiz

What years did the American literary Romanticism movement take place?

• 1800-1820

• 1820-1860

• 1860-1900

• 1700-1800

Which of the following authors is NOT associated with American Romanticism?

• Edgar Allan Poe

• Nathaniel Hawthorne

• Ralph Waldo Emerson

• Mark Twain

What was a primary theme of American Romanticism?

• Scientific reasoning

• Urbanization

• Nature and self-reflection

• Logical deduction

Which author is known for the short story "Rip Van Winkle"?

• Herman Melville

• Washington Irving

• Edgar Allan Poe

• Emily Dickinson

Which of the following best describes Nathaniel Hawthorne's literary themes?

• Pure optimism and happiness

• Exploration of sin and morality

• Supernatural occurrences only

• Simple storytelling

What does the term "sublime" refer to in Romantic literature?

• A feeling of complete joy

• The beauty and terror of nature

• The simplicity of life

• A focus on urban life

In "The Scarlet Letter," what does Hawthorne explore?

• The joys of city life

• The consequences of sin

• The beauty of nature

• The adventures of a hero

What was the main focus of transcendentalism?

• Industrial progress

• Spirituality and individual intuition

• Political reform

• Scientific discovery

Who is considered a major figure in the development of the short story?

• Edgar Allan Poe

• Ralph Waldo Emerson

• Washington Irving

• Herman Melville

How did transcendentalists view nature?

• As a place of corruption

• As a source of inspiration and connection to God

• As irrelevant to human experience

• As a mere backdrop for human activity