Literature Focus Quiz 37 (92-94) Washington Irving's Biography --The author's account of himself

Question 1

Washington Irving launched his career by writing

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essays in periodicals

Question 2

In order to help sell his books, Washington Irving created a hoax that Mr. Knickerbocker’s manuscript was

Answer 2

found in his hotel

Question 3

Washington Irving framed ‘Rip Van Winkle’ as if it were a legends among people from the

Answer 3

Hudson River Valley

Question 4

Which of the following pseudonyms did Washington Irving employ as the author of ‘The Sketch-Book?’

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Geoggrey Crayon

Question 5

Which of the following books boosted Washington Irving to literary celebrity?

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The Sketch book

Question 6

Washington Irving copyrighted the ‘Sketchbook’ in both the United States and

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England

Question 7

All of the following facts about Washington Irving’s ‘The Sketch-book’ are true EXCEPT that he

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used to highest quality ink

Question 8

Which of the following men printed ‘The Sketch-Book’?

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CS Van Winkle

Question 9

Which of the following activites does the narrator of ‘The Author’s Account of Himself’ love the MOST?

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exploring

Question 10

Washington Irving’s ‘The Author’s Account of Himself’ love the MOST?

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Lyly’s Eupphues

Question 11

In Washington Irving’s ‘The Author’s Account of Himself’ opens with a quote from

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Natural Scenery