2020 Boston Pops Salute to Our Heroes: Boston Literature and Library

The video explores Boston's pivotal role in American literature, highlighting famous authors like Edgar Allan Poe and Phyllis Wheatley. It discusses the city's influence on literary movements and the establishment of the Boston Public Library, the first large free municipal library in the US. The library's evolution and its continued importance in the community, especially during the shift to online services, are also covered.

Which city is considered the birthplace of American literature?

• Washington D.C.

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• New York

Who was the first African American poet to be published?

• Phyllis Wheatley

• Langston Hughes

• Gwendolyn Brooks

• Maya Angelou

What was the original purpose of the first Boston Public Library location?

• A schoolhouse

• A church

• A courthouse

• A marketplace

What nickname was given to the Grand Central Library in Boston?

• The Knowledge Hub

• The Book Haven

• The Learning Center

• The People's Palace

How did the Boston Public Library adapt to the closure in early March?

• By closing permanently

• By reducing staff

• By shifting to online services

• By opening new branches