Anne Bradstreet: America's First Published Female Poet

The video explores the life of Anne Bradstreet, America's first published female poet. Born in 1612, she was well-educated for her time, thanks to her father's support. At 18, she migrated to America, facing hardships. Her brother-in-law published her poems without her consent, making her an early feminist figure. Despite personal challenges, including illness and loss, she wrote poetry reflecting her intellect and religious beliefs. Her legacy includes her posthumous publication, 'Several Poems Compiled with Great Variety of Wit and Learning.'

What was Anne Bradstreet's maiden name?

• Anne Dudley

• Anne Lincoln

• Anne Woodbridge

• Anne Simon

At what age did Anne Bradstreet marry Simon Bradstreet?

• 14

• 18

• 16

• 20

What was the name of the ship Anne Bradstreet traveled on to America?

• Mayflower

• Arabella

• Discovery

• Endeavour

Who published Anne Bradstreet's poems without her knowledge?

• Her husband

• Her father

• Her son

• Her brother-in-law

What themes did Anne Bradstreet often explore in her poetry?

• Love and romance

• Nature and adventure

• Religious, historical, and domestic

• Politics and war

What was Anne Bradstreet's relationship with religion in her poetry?

• She ignored it

• She criticized it

• She used it to cope

• She was indifferent

Which illness did Anne Bradstreet suffer from that eventually led to her death?

• Cholera

• Malaria

• Tuberculosis

• Smallpox

What is the title of one of Anne Bradstreet's most famous poems?

• To My Dear and Loving Husband

• The Raven

• The Road Not Taken

• Ode to Joy

In what year was Anne Bradstreet's self-revised book published posthumously in America?

• 1686

• 1678

• 1650

• 1672

Where is Anne Bradstreet believed to be buried?

• Salem

• Plymouth

• North Andover

• Boston