American Literature: Pre-Colonial to Romanticism Quiz

Which of the following is a main topic in Native American and indigenous literature during the Beginnings/Pre-colonial period?

• Nature

• Industrialization

• The Sublime

What was a primary reason settlers came to the New World in the North during the Colonial period?

• Economic opportunity

• Religious reasons

• Adventure

• Escaping war

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Which of the following best describes the Early National period’s literary ideals?

• Focus on faith over reason

• Emphasis on reason, democracy, and basic human equality

• Support for the British monarchy

• Emphasis on tradition

What analogy was used to describe the universe during the Early National period? (The idea being that a Creator made the universe, but is no longer influencing every single event.)

• The universe as a garden

• The universe as a clockmaker

• The universe as a ship

• The universe as a painting

What does the concept of the "sublime" in Romanticism refer to?

• The beauty of technology

• The awe-inspiring beauty of nature that transcends reason

• The importance of economic growth

• The value of tradition

How did Romanticism view personal experience?

• Less important than fact or reason

• More important than fact or reason

• Irrelevant to literature

• Only important in science

Which of the following best describes the tone of Romanticism?

• Pessimistic and cynical

• Idealistic and optimistic

• Strictly logical

• Deeply religious

What aspect of America did Romanticism focus on the most?

• Politics and democracy

• Natural beauty and the "untouched" nature of the frontier

• Industrialization

• Economic development and growth

Which literary movement prioritized reverence for nature as a way for humans to reconnect with humanity and learn universal truths?

• Romanticism

• Realism

• Early Nationalism

• Colonial Literature

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Which of the following best describes the focus of European romanticism compared to American romanticism?

• Idealizes the past, while American romanticism focuses on hope for the future

• Focuses on industrial progress, while American romanticism rejects technology

• Centers on urban life, while American romanticism values rural life

• Emphasizes science, while American romanticism emphasizes art

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