On Being Brought from Africa to America

What event marked the beginning of Phillis Wheatley's journey to America?

• She was born in America.

• She was seized by slave traders in West Africa.

• She was brought to America by her family.

• She traveled to America as a free woman.

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What is the primary theme of Wheatley's poem "On Being Brought from Africa to America"?

• The beauty of nature

• The struggle for freedom

• Faith and redemption

• The importance of education

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How old was Phillis Wheatley when she was taken from her home?

• Five years old

• Seven years old

• Ten years old

• Twelve years old

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Which notable figure signed a preface to Wheatley’s volume, verifying her authorship?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Hancock

• Thomas Jefferson

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What does Wheatley mean by "sable race" in her poem?

• A reference to her African heritage

• A term for all people of color

• A description of the weather

• A metaphor for darkness

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What does Wheatley express about the perception of her race in her poem?

• She feels no connection to her ancestry.

• She believes it is viewed with scorn by others.

• She believes it is celebrated by all.

• She feels indifferent about it.

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Why is Wheatley's authorship contested?

• She was a child at the time.

• She was a woman.

• She was Black and a slave.

• She wrote in a foreign language.

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What was the impact of Wheatley's poetry in American literature?

• It was ignored completely.

• It challenged societal norms about race and gender.

• It was only read in schools.

• It led to her immediate freedom.

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What does the phrase "diabolic die" suggest about the perception of race in the speaker's society?

• It indicates a belief in the inherent evilness of certain races.

• It reflects a view of race as a random occurrence

• It suggests a belief in the divine nature of racial differences

• It implies a perception of race as a predetermined fate.

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In the context of the text, what does the term "benighted soul" imply about the speaker?

• They were unaware of their spiritual beliefs.

• They were enlightened before their journey.

• They were spiritually lost before understanding.

• They were deeply religious in their Pagan land.

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