Exploring the Legacy of Paul Laurence Dunbar

What was the profession of Paul Laurence Dunbar's father?

• A writer

• A banker

• A soldier

• A teacher

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How did Dunbar's father contribute to the Civil War?

• He was a general

• He was a spy

• He was a soldier

• He was a medic

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How did Paul Laurence Dunbar begin his professional writing career?

• As a newspaper editor

• As a bank clerk

• As a school teacher

• As an elevator operator

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Which famous abolitionist admired Dunbar's work early in his career?

• Frederick Douglass

• Harriet Tubman

• Sojourner Truth

• W.E.B. Du Bois

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What major challenge did Dunbar face in his literary career?

• Racial stereotypes

• Financial instability

• Lack of education

• Health issues

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What illness did Paul Laurence Dunbar suffer from later in his life?

• Tuberculosis

• Diabetes

• Cancer

• Heart disease

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What was the impact of Dunbar's work on future generations?

• Inspired future black writers

• Influenced civil rights movements

• Led to technological advancements

• Inspired educational reforms

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What role did Dunbar's mother play after his death?

• She started a school

• She moved to Canada

• She preserved his home

• She became a writer

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What was the significance of the Dunbar home?

• It was the first publicly owned African-American historic site

• It became a public library

• It was turned into a university

• It was demolished to create a park

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Where is the Dunbar home located?

• Dayton, Ohio

• Toledo, Ohio

• Cincinnati, Ohio

• Columbus, Ohio

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