Walt Whitman: Life and Works

Walt Whitman: Life and Works

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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Walt Whitman revolutionized American poetry with his innovative style and bold topics. Born in 1819, he was largely self-taught and began his career in teaching and journalism. His seminal work, Leaves of Grass, broke literary conventions and influenced poets worldwide. During the Civil War, Whitman moved to Washington, D.C., where he volunteered in hospitals and wrote Drum Taps. Despite initial criticism, his work gained recognition, and he was later celebrated as the 'good grey poet.' Whitman's legacy as a pioneer of free verse and advocate for democracy endures.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Walt Whitman's major contribution to American poetry?

He invented a new poetic form.

He wrote only sonnets.

He introduced rhyme schemes.

He focused solely on nature.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was Walt Whitman born?

Boston, Massachusetts

West Hills, New York

Camden, New Jersey

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Whitman leave school at the age of eleven?

To help his family in the printing industry

To travel the world

To start his own business

To pursue a career in music

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Whitman's first job at the age of 17?

Teacher

Journalist

Editor

Poet

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the major issue Whitman wrote about during his journalism career?

Environmental conservation

Slavery

Women's suffrage

Economic policies

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is 'Leaves of Grass' known for?

Its collection of short stories

Its encyclopedic lists and free verse

Its strict rhyme scheme

Its focus on European history

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many editions of 'Leaves of Grass' were published during Whitman's lifetime?

Seven

Nine

Three

Five

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