ANGLO-AMERICAN LITERATURE

1. What is the primary distinction between English literature and American literature in terms of
geographical origin?
a) English literature originates from Europe, while American literature originates from Asia.
b) English literature originates from Great Britain and its colonies, while American literature
originates from the United States.
c) English literature originates from Africa, while American literature originates from South
America.
d) English literature originates from Australia, while American literature originates from
Canada.

2. Can you identify the main historical factor that led to the emergence of American literature as
a separate entity from English literature?
a) The discovery of America by Christopher Columbus.
b) The signing of the Magna Carta in England.
c) The American Revolutionary War and the country's independence from Britain.
d) The Norman Conquest of England.

3. How does the language used in English literature differ from that used in American literature?
a) English literature is written in British English, while American literature is written in
American English.
b) English literature is written in French, while American literature is written in Spanish.
c) English literature is written in American English, while American literature is written in
British English.
d) There is no difference; both are written in the same form of English.

4. Explain how the cultural reflections in English literature differ from those in American
literature.
a) English literature focuses on Asian culture, while American literature focuses on
European culture.
b) English literature primarily reflects British culture, while American literature mirrors
American culture and history.
c) English literature mainly reflects African culture, while American literature mirrors
Australian culture.
d) There is no difference; both reflect the same cultural aspects.

5. Which literary tradition is older, English literature or American literature? Provide a brief
rationale for your answer.
a) English literature, because it dates back to the 17th century, while American literature
emerged later.
b) American literature, because it dates back to the 7th century, while English literature
emerged later.
c) Both traditions emerged simultaneously in the 16th century.
 d) Neither tradition is older; they both emerged in the 19th century.

6. What are some characteristics typically associated with American literature in contrast to
English literature?
a) American literature is known for its portrayal of manners and wit, while English
literature is more realistic.
b) American literature often depicts American culture, history, and revolutionary ideas,
while English literature reflects British culture and mannerisms.
c) English literature is known for its focus on American culture, while American literature is
known for its focus on British culture.
d) Both American and English literature share the same characteristics; there are no
differences.

7. How do the themes portrayed in English literature differ from those in American literature,
according to the text?
a) English literature focuses on American themes, while American literature focuses on
British themes.
b) English literature emphasizes realism, while American literature emphasizes
supernatural elements.
c) English literature primarily explores relationships with the church and state, while
American literature reflects themes related to American history and revolutionary
concepts.
d) There is no difference; both traditions explore the same themes.

8. Reflecting on the historical context provided, why might American literature be characterized
as more realistic in its portrayal of characters compared to English literature?
a) Due to the influence of American education system.
b) Because American literature emerged later and was influenced by modern realism
movements.
c) Because English literature focuses more on supernatural elements.
d) There is no basis for this comparison; both literatures portray characters realistically.

9. Considering the intertwined history of England and America, how does the relationship
between English literature and American literature exemplify the concept of cultural evolution?
a) By showcasing how both literatures have remained static over time.
b) By demonstrating how English literature has absorbed American influences without
change.
c) By illustrating how American literature has evolved from being a subset of English
literature to a distinct entity.
d) By showing how both literatures have remained completely independent of each other.

10. In what ways has the independence of America influenced the themes and content of its
literature compared to that of England?
 a) American literature explores themes of independence and freedom more prominently,
while English literature focuses on themes of monarchy and aristocracy.
b) There is no difference; both literatures explore the same themes regardless of
independence.
c) English literature has become more focused on American themes since America gained
independence.
d) Both literatures have ceased to exist since America gained independence.

11. What is a common element found in Native American literature?

a) Heavy reliance on European mythology.
b) Emphasis on urban settings.
c) Repetition of incidents in culturally significant numbers.
d) Preference for written records over oral tradition.

12. Who was among the first Native Americans to publish writings in English in the 1700s?
a) John Smith
b) Anne Bradstreet
c) Reverend Samson Occom
d) Thomas Paine

13. Which literary movement in America emerged around the time of the American Revolution,
encompassing patriotic spirit and scientific exploration?
a) American Gothic
b) Romanticism
c) Literary Realism
d) Enlightenment and Revolution

14. Which of the following works is widely recognized as the first American novel, focusing on
rational thinking and moral education?
a) Moby Dick by Herman Melville
b) The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
c) The Power of Sympathy by William Hill Brown
d) The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving

15. Which literary movement emphasized the inherent goodness of people and self-reliance,
often through close communion with nature?
a) American Gothic
b) Romanticism and Transcendentalism
c) Literary Realism
d) Modernism

16. Who were some prominent writers associated with American literary realism?
a) Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald
b) Nathaniel Hawthorne and Edgar Allan Poe
 c) Mark Twain and John Steinbeck
d) Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson

17. What characterized American modernism in the interwar period?

a) Themes of hope and optimism.
b) Exploration of faith and sensuality.
c) Critiques of American culture.
d) Pain and loss of direction post-World War One.

18. What themes have characterized contemporary American literature?

a) Exploration of faith and sensuality.
b) Counter-cultural expressions and taboo topics.
c) Rational thinking and moral education.
d) Romanticism and Transcendentalism.

19. Which literary movement saw the rise of postmodernist themes such as unreliable narrators
and temporal distortion?
a) Romanticism
b) American Gothic
c) Contemporary & Postmodern Literature
d) Literary Realism

20. What distinguishes contemporary American literature from earlier movements?

a) Preference for supernatural elements.
b) Reliance on oral tradition.
c) Critiques of American culture and exploration of pluralism.
d) Emphasis on colonial history and life.

21. What literary label is often applied to Nathaniel Hawthorne's works due to their focus on
themes of guilt, sin, and evil?
a) Transcendentalism
b) Realism
c) Romanticism
d) Dark Romanticism

22. In what geographical setting are most of Nathaniel Hawthorne's novels and stories typically
situated?
a) The American West
b) The Deep South
c) New England
d) The Midwest

23. Which author is credited as the inventor of detective fiction and one of the originators of
horror and science fiction?
 a) Herman Melville
b) Walt Whitman
c) Nathaniel Hawthorne
d) Edgar Allan Poe

24. What significant impact did Edgar Allan Poe have on American and international literature
beyond his detective stories?
a) He introduced romanticism to American literature.
b) He pioneered the use of unreliable narrators.
c) He popularized the use of blank verse in poetry.
d) He advocated for realism in fiction.

25. Which novel by Herman Melville is often referred to as "the great American novel"?
a) Typee
b) Moby-Dick
c) Billy Budd
d) Bartleby, the Scrivener

26. What are some characteristics of Herman Melville's prose style, according to the provided
text?
a) Sparse and minimalist
b) Dense and complex, rich in mystical imagery
c) Lighthearted and humorous
d) Focused primarily on dialogue

27. Who is celebrated for transforming poetry with a disregard for traditional rhyme and meter,
and is the author of "Leaves of Grass"?
a) Emily Dickinson
b) Walt Whitman
c) T. S. Eliot
d) Henry James

28. How did Walt Whitman's influence extend beyond poetry, according to the passage?
a) Through his development of detective fiction
b) By introducing realism into American literature
c) Through his impact on contemporary bestseller lists and popular culture
d) By advocating for traditional forms of poetry

29. Which novel by Mark Twain is commonly referred to as "the great American novel"?
a) The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
b) A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
c) The Prince and the Pauper
d) The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
30. How did Mark Twain's writing style influence subsequent generations of American writers?
a) By introducing experimental narrative techniques
b) By focusing on urban settings and themes
c) By pioneering the use of magical realism
d) By using humor and satire to critique society

31. What narrative technique is Henry James noted for using extensively in his works?
a) Stream of consciousness
b) Unreliable narration
c) First-person perspective
d) Third-person omniscient

32. What persistent theme is central to much of Henry James's writing?

a) The quest for justice and redemption
b) The pursuit of happiness and success
c) The clash between innocence and experience
d) The struggle between tradition and modernity

33. Which author is best known for his modern 20th-century poem "The Waste Land" and plays
like "Murder in the Cathedral"?
a) F. Scott Fitzgerald
b) T. S. Eliot
c) Ernest Hemingway
d) William Faulkner

34. What distinguished contributions did T. S. Eliot make to literature beyond "The Waste
Land"?
a) Popularizing detective fiction
b) Introducing magical realism
c) Revitalizing poetry with traditional forms
d) Influencing modern drama with his plays

35. What novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald is often regarded as a critique of the American Dream?
a) Tender Is the Night
b) The Beautiful and Damned
c) This Side of Paradise
d) The Great Gatsby

36. Which literary award did William Faulkner receive in 1949, and for what reason?
a) Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, for "The Sound and the Fury"
b) Nobel Prize in Literature, for his contribution to American literature
c) National Book Award, for "As I Lay Dying"
d) Man Booker Prize, for "Light in August"
37. Which play by Tennessee Williams is considered one of the classics of Western drama?
a) Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
b) A Streetcar Named Desire
c) The Glass Menagerie
d) Summer and Smoke

38. What taboo social conditions did Tennessee Williams explore in his plays?
a) Gender identity and sexuality
b) Economic inequality and class struggle
c) Racial discrimination and civil rights
d) Mental illness and psychological trauma

39. Which novel by Joseph Heller is considered his masterpiece and a great American anti-war
satire?
a) Something Happened
b) Closing Time
c) Catch-22
d) Good as Gold

40. How did Ernest Hemingway change the nature of American writing with his prose style?
a) By introducing experimental narrative techniques
b) By advocating for traditional forms of poetry
c) By emphasizing complexity and symbolism
d) By using a minimalist approach focused on dialogue and action

41. Where and when was William Shakespeare baptized and when did he die?
a) London, 1564 – 1616
b) Stratford-upon-Avon, 1564 – 1616
c) Canterbury, 1564 – 1593
d) Oxford, 1564 – 1616

42. What kind of education did Shakespeare receive?

a) University education
b) Homeschooling
c) Grammar-school education
d) Apprenticeship

43. Which theatre company was Shakespeare associated with, and where did they perform?
a) The Globe Theatre in London
b) The Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon
c) The Blackfriars Theatre in London
d) The Rose Theatre in Canterbury

44. What are some of Shakespeare's earliest plays, and what genres do they belong to?
 a) "Hamlet" and "Macbeth" – tragedies
b) "The Comedy of Errors" and "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" – comedies
c) "Henry IV" (parts 1, 2, and 3) and "Richard III" – histories
d) "Romeo and Juliet" and "Julius Caesar" – tragedies

45. Can you name some of Shakespeare's comedies and histories written between 1596 and
1600?
a) "Twelfth Night" and "Henry V"
b) "The Merry Wives of Windsor" and "Henry IV" (parts 1 and 2)
c) "Much Ado About Nothing" and "Julius Caesar"
d) "As You Like It" and "Richard II"

46. Which plays mark the summit of Shakespeare's art, and during which approximate period
were they written?
a) "Twelfth Night" and "As You Like It" – 1600 to 1607
b) "Hamlet," "Othello," "Macbeth," and "King Lear" – approximately 1599 to 1606
c) "The Winter’s Tale" and "The Tempest" – 1607 to 1614
d) "Antony and Cleopatra" and "Coriolanus" – early 1600s

47. What are some of Shakespeare's later works, and what genres do they belong to?
a) "Julius Caesar" and "Much Ado About Nothing" – comedies
b) "Antony and Cleopatra" and "Coriolanus" – tragedies
c) "The Winter’s Tale" and "The Tempest" – romances
d) "Twelfth Night" and "All’s Well That Ends Well" – histories

48. What is significant about Shakespeare's use of iambic pentameter in his plays?
a) It's a form of rhymed verse
b) It's a form of free verse
c) It's a form of alliteration
d) It's a form of meter that mimics natural speech rhythms

49. Where did Shakespeare retire to before his death, and what was the first collected edition of
his plays called?
a) He retired to London, and the first edition was called "Shakespeare's Folio"
b) He retired to Stratford-upon-Avon, and the first edition was called "The Bard's
Collection"
c) He retired to Canterbury, and the first edition was called "The Complete Works of
Shakespeare"
d) He retired to Warwickshire, and the first edition was called "First Folio"

50. What are some of Shakespeare's most important achievements in literature, apart from his
plays?
a) His invention of the printing press
b) His contributions to the English dictionary
 c) His establishment of dramatic blank verse
d) His development of the sonnet form

51. What distinguishes Modernist literature from traditional literary forms?

a) Modernist literature adheres strictly to conventional narrative structures and syntax.
b) Modernist literature embraces traditional character representations and coherence of
narration.
c) Modernist literature breaks narrative continuity, violates traditional syntax, and disrupts
coherence of narration.
d) Modernist literature avoids experimentation and innovation in storytelling techniques.

52. Which statement accurately reflects the relationship between author, text, and reader in
Postmodernist literature?
a) Postmodernist literature emphasizes the authority of the author in determining the
meaning of the text.
b) Postmodernist literature rejects the influence of the reader on the interpretation of the
text.
c) Postmodernist literature destabilizes the relationship among author, text, and reader,
highlighting the dependence on both the author and the reader.
d) Postmodernist literature prioritizes the text itself over the role of the author and the
reader.

53. How does Postmodernism differ from Modernism in its treatment of narrative structures?
a) Postmodernism embraces linear storytelling and narrative coherence.
b) Postmodernism questions narrative structures through fragmentation and unreliable
narrators.
c) Postmodernism adheres strictly to traditional narrative conventions.
d) Postmodernism avoids experimentation in narrative techniques.

54. Which characteristic distinguishes Postmodernist literature from Modernist literature in its
approach to cultural distinctions?
a) Postmodernism emphasizes high culture over low culture.
b) Postmodernism makes no distinction between high and low culture, employing pastiche,
parody, and intertextuality.
c) Modernism celebrates traditional cultural norms and values.
d) Modernism disregards cultural references in favor of originality.

55. What societal event significantly influenced the emergence of Modernism?

a) Industrial Revolution
b) World War II
c) French Revolution
d) Renaissance
56. How did World War I impact the themes and styles of literature during the Modernist
period?
a) It reinforced optimism and idealism in literature.
b) It led to a resurgence of traditional storytelling techniques.
c) It resulted in themes of disillusionment, fragmentation, and existential angst.
d) It had no significant impact on literary movements.

57. In Modernist literature, what role did urbanization and industrialization play?
a) They reinforced traditional notions of society and culture.
b) They had minimal influence on literary themes and styles.
c) They led to exploration of themes such as alienation and social inequality.
d) They promoted a sense of stability and order in literature.

58. Which literary technique is commonly associated with Modernist writers such as James
Joyce and Virginia Woolf?
a) Stream-of-consciousness
b) Linear storytelling
c) Third-person omniscient narration
d) Conventional dialogue structures

59. What philosophical concept influenced Modernist literature, particularly regarding

individualism and societal norms?
a) Absurdity
b) Idealism
c) Utilitarianism
d) Nihilism

60. What distinguishes Postmodernism from Modernism in its approach to literary forms and
styles?
a) Postmodernism rejects experimentation and innovation.
b) Postmodernism consciously uses previous forms and styles to comment on
intertextuality.
c) Postmodernism adheres strictly to traditional literary conventions.
d) Postmodernism emphasizes coherence and unity in storytelling.

61. What significant event marked the beginning of the "modern spirit," according to Matthew
Arnold?
a) The French Revolution
b) The publication of Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species"
c) The Industrial Revolution
d) The American Civil War

62. How did Walter Pater describe the distinction between modern and ancient thought?
 a) Modern thought emphasizes absolute truths, while ancient thought focuses on relative
truths.
b) Modern thought cultivates the "relative" spirit, while ancient thought embraces the
"absolute."
c) Modern thought is rooted in spirituality, while ancient thought is based on materialism.
d) Modern thought prioritizes individualism, while ancient thought stresses communal
values.

63. Who is credited with bringing a new level of sophistication and self-confidence to late
Victorian fiction?
a) Charles Dickens
b) George Eliot
c) Thomas Hardy
d) Oscar Wilde

64. Which Victorian novelist is praised for closely observed studies of English rural life and
sophisticated exploration of contemporary ideas?
a) Charles Dickens
b) George Eliot
c) Thomas Hardy
d) Oscar Wilde

65. What are the three key features of the dramatic monologue as outlined by M. H. Abrams?
a) First-person narration, plot development, and character development
b) Multiple narrators, chronological storytelling, and moral lessons
c) A single person speaking, interaction with one or more people, and revelation of the
speaker's temperament
d) Stream-of-consciousness writing, nonlinear narrative, and surreal imagery

66. Which poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson reflects his struggle to reconcile traditional religious
beliefs with emerging scientific theories?
a) "The Charge of the Light Brigade"
b) "Ulysses"
c) "Morte d'Arthur"
d) "In Memoriam"

67. What significant shift occurred for Alfred, Lord Tennyson in 1850?
a) He became poet laureate.
b) He published his first long poem, "The Princess."
c) He married Emily Sellwood.
d) He moved to the Isle of Wight.

68. Who inspired the Brontë sisters' passion for education?

a) Their mother
 b) Their father, Patrick Brontë
c) Their governess
d) Their older brother

69. How did the Brontë sisters subvert social conventions of their time?
a) By becoming writers in a male-dominated field
b) By rejecting education and traditional values
c) By conforming to societal expectations
d) By advocating for women's rights through activism

70. What significant social message about women's freedom of expression is conveyed through
Emily Brontë's "Wuthering Heights"?
a) The importance of domesticity and obedience
b) The consequences of defying social norms
c) The limitations of female agency within patriarchal society
d) The effects of women's entrapment and the desire for freedom

71. What common philosophical and artistic response did Romanticism and Transcendentalism
share?
A) Emphasis on reason-based Enlightenment ideals
B) Focus on empirical progress
C) Pursuit of emotional and spiritual exploration
D) Advocacy for logical meditations

72. How did Romanticism and Transcendentalism differ from the Enlightenment in their
approach to human condition?
A) They considered emotions and spirituality as obstacles to be overcome.
B) They believed in the supremacy of human achievements over natural elements.
C) They treated emotions and spirituality as fundamental traits of humanity to be
embraced.
D) They disregarded human emotions and focused solely on intellect.

73. What was one of the primary concerns for Romantic expressionists regarding social forces?
A) The belief that social forces represent the distillation of a human ideal
B) The idea that social forces are a corruption of the human ideal
C) The notion that social forces contribute to the elevation of human civilization
D) The concept that social forces are unrelated to the human condition

74. Which poets are mentioned as exemplars of Romantic poetry?

A) William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and John Keats
B) William Blake, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Walt Whitman
C) Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Washington Irving
D) Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, James Fennimore Cooper, and William Cullen Bryant
75. What were some major themes or characteristics of American Romanticism and
Transcendentalism?
A) Emphasis on the importance of society, adherence to formal rules, and pessimistic
outlook
B) Glorification of rationality, focus on individuality, and fascination with the supernatural
C) Prioritization of intuition, connection with nature, and optimism
D) Advocacy for conformity, rejection of nature, and adherence to Puritan doctrines

76. What distinguished Transcendentalism from Romanticism in terms of accessing higher

truth?
A) Transcendentalism valued reason and empirical experience.
B) Transcendentalism emphasized the demonic and fantastic.
C) Transcendentalism valued intuition as a means of accessing higher truth.
D) Transcendentalism focused on non-conformity and adherence to societal norms.

77. Which movement emerged as a pessimistic offshoot of Romanticism, focusing on extreme

situations and the darker side of human nature?
A) Southern Gothic
B) Enlightenment
C) Anti-Transcendentalism or Gothic
D) Existentialism

78. Who were two major writers associated with Anti-Transcendentalism or Gothic literature?
A) Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne
B) William Faulkner and Flannery O'Connor
C) Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and James Fennimore Cooper
D) Ralph Waldo Emerson and Walt Whitman

79. What were the two literary movements that emerged in the United States after the Civil
War, primarily in response to the grim realities of the time?
A) Romanticism and Transcendentalism
B) Realism and Naturalism
C) Surrealism and Dadaism
D) Modernism and Postmodernism

80. Who was Samuel Clemens, and under what name did he achieve national fame?
A) A politician known as Abraham Lincoln
B) A scientist known as Charles Darwin
C) A writer known as Mark Twain
D) An inventor known as Thomas Edison

81. What is the difference between realism and naturalism in literature?

A) Realism focuses on idealized characters, while naturalism presents characters in their
natural state.
 B) Realism depicts the world as it is, while naturalism explores the influence of
environment and heredity on characters.
C) Realism emphasizes supernatural elements, while naturalism rejects them entirely.
D) Realism glorifies human achievements, while naturalism criticizes them.

82. Name two major works by Mark Twain.

A) The Scarlet Letter and Moby-Dick
B) To Kill a Mockingbird and The Catcher in the Rye
C) The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
D) Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility

83. Who was Theodore Dreiser, and what is his most important naturalist novel?
A) A poet known for Leaves of Grass
B) A journalist known for The Call of the Wild
C) A novelist known for Sister Carrie
D) A playwright known for Death of a Salesman

84. What themes did Frank Norris's novels often explore?

A) Urban life, war, and capitalism
B) Romantic love and idealism
C) Supernatural elements and fantasy
D) Political intrigue and espionage

85. How did Paul Laurence Dunbar contribute to American literature, especially regarding
African American experiences?
A) By writing in Black dialect and addressing racism in America
B) By exploring themes of nature and spirituality
C) By advocating for conformity and societal norms
D) By rejecting African American culture and embracing European ideals

86. What was significant about the works of Sophia Alice Callahan and Zitkala-Sa in the context
of Native American literature?
A) They were the first Native American writers to gain international fame.
B) They were the first to write exclusively in English, abandoning their native languages.
C) They documented their experiences of forced assimilation and advocated for Native
rights.
D) They focused solely on traditional Native American folklore, ignoring contemporary
issues.

87. How did Henry James's writing style differ from that of realists and naturalists?
A) James used stream-of-consciousness narrative techniques, while realists and naturalists
favored straightforward storytelling.
B) James focused on idealized characters and settings, while realists and naturalists
depicted life as it truly was.
 C) James rejected the use of dialogue, while realists and naturalists relied heavily on it.
D) James explored complex psychological states and interpersonal relationships, while
realists and naturalists focused more on external realities.

88. Name two major novels by Henry James.

A) The Great Gatsby and The Sun Also Rises
B) The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
C) The Portrait of a Lady and The Wings of the Dove
D) To Kill a Mockingbird and The Catcher in the Rye

89. What contributed to the rise of the novel in the 18th century according to the provided
text?
A) The decline of poetry
B) The rise of drama
C) The popularity of periodical essays
D) The decline of short stories

90. How did the decline of drama impact the rise of the novel in the 18th century?
A) It led to an increase in poetry production
B) It prompted dramatists to transition to novel writing
C) It resulted in a resurgence of epic poetry
D) It led to a decrease in overall literary production

91. Which literary work laid the foundation for the novel of characters during the 18th century?
A) The Federalist Papers
B) The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
C) The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.
D) The Spectator

92. What aspect of society did novelists of the 18th century focus on, leading to the rise of the
novel?
A) Upper-class aristocracy
B) Religious institutions
C) The common people
D) International politics

93. What literary movement in the 18th century contributed to the rise of the novel by
emphasizing realism and romantic features?
A) Romanticism
B) Classicism
C) Transcendentalism
D) Realism

94. Who among the following authors is associated with the American Romantic period?
 A) Nathaniel Ward
B) John Winthrop
C) James Fenimore Cooper
D) Anne Bradstreet

95. Which novel published during the Romantic period is often credited with raising opposition
to slavery in the United States?
A) The Scarlet Letter
B) Walden
C) Uncle Tom’s Cabin
D) Moby Dick

96. Who wrote the poem "Leaves of Grass," which epitomized the ethos of the Romantic period
in American literature?
A) Edgar Allan Poe
B) Emily Dickinson
C) Walt Whitman
D) Nathaniel Hawthorne

97. What primarily distinguishes English literature from American literature?

A) The language in which it is written
B) The time period it covers
C) The cultures it reflects
D) The literary genres it encompasses

98. Which of the following eras is NOT part of the chronological categorization of English
literature?
A) English Renaissance
B) Colonial Period
C) Neo-Classical Period
D) 19th-century literature

99. What historical event marks the origin of American literature as a separate notion from
English literature?
A) The American Civil War
B) The American Revolutionary War
C) The signing of the Magna Carta
D) The colonization of Jamestown

100. Which aspect of American literature is highlighted as being more realistic compared to
English literature?
A) Wit and humor
B) Plot and characterization
C) Depiction of manners
D) Exploration of supernatural elements