Exploring the Legacy of Paul Laurence Dunbar

What was the profession of Paul Laurence Dunbar's father?

• A writer

• A banker

• A soldier

• A teacher

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

How did Dunbar's father contribute to the Civil War?

• He was a general

• He was a spy

• He was a soldier

• He was a medic

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How did Paul Laurence Dunbar begin his professional writing career?

• As a newspaper editor

• As a bank clerk

• As a school teacher

• As an elevator operator

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which famous abolitionist admired Dunbar's work early in his career?

• Frederick Douglass

• Harriet Tubman

• Sojourner Truth

• W.E.B. Du Bois

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What major challenge did Dunbar face in his literary career?

• Racial stereotypes

• Financial instability

• Lack of education

• Health issues

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

What illness did Paul Laurence Dunbar suffer from later in his life?

• Tuberculosis

• Diabetes

• Cancer

• Heart disease

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

What was the impact of Dunbar's work on future generations?

• Inspired future black writers

• Influenced civil rights movements

• Led to technological advancements

• Inspired educational reforms

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What role did Dunbar's mother play after his death?

• She started a school

• She moved to Canada

• She preserved his home

• She became a writer

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What was the significance of the Dunbar home?

• It was the first publicly owned African-American historic site

• It became a public library

• It was turned into a university

• It was demolished to create a park

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Where is the Dunbar home located?

• Dayton, Ohio

• Toledo, Ohio

• Cincinnati, Ohio

• Columbus, Ohio

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1