Poetry Trivia Questions
In case you missed them, here are the past five Columbia Granger's World of Poetry trivia questions of the day.
July 6
Question:
Alfred, Lord Tennyson once bragged of making 2,000 pounds from writing poetry; however, he identified one American poet who topped him, earning 3,000. Who was that poet?
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July 5
Question:
What mid-nineteenth century American author served as a battlefield nurse during the Civil War?
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July 4
Question:
Which early attempt an "American Epic" was greeted as a tremendous failure upon its publication in 1807?
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July 3
Question:
Why did a number of prestigious Boston elders affix their signatures as witnesses to the title page of Phillis Wheatley's book of poems?
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It was generally held that African-Americans were incapable of such an accomplishment.
July 2
Question:
What early American poet was shocked to find that her poetry had been published in England under the title The Tenth Muse Lately sprung up in America ?
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