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Part L The Literature of Colonial America I. Fill in the following Blanks* The most enduring shaping influence in American thought and American literature was Hard work, thrift, piety and sobriety, these were the values that dominated much of the early American writing? IIL Make multiple choices. 1 ? English literature in the America is only about more than years old. A. 500 B. 400 C. 200 D. 100 usually was regarded as the first Anlerican writer. A. William Bradford B. Anne Bradstreet C. Emily Dickinson D. Captain John Smith 1(). The common thread throughout American literature has been the emphasis on the ? A. Revolutionism B. Reason C? Individualism D. Rationalism Anne Bradstreet was a Puritan poet. Her poems made such a stir in England that she became known as the u who appeared in America? A. Ninth Muse B. Tenth Muse C. Best Muse D. First Muse Part II. The Literature of Reason and Revolution Fill in the blanks. TOC \o 1-5 \h \z Benjamin Franklin also edited the first colonial magazine, which he called ? Benjamin Franklin1 s best writing is found in his masterpiece ? The most outstanding poet in America of the 18th century was ? Philip Freneau* s famous poem was written about his imprisoned experience? was considered as the poet of the American Revolution.^ has been called the nFather of American Poetry/* 14. In American literature, the eighteenth century was an Age of and Revolution? Make multiple choices? 1 ? In American literature, the eighteenth century was the age of the Enlightcnmen匚 was the dominant spirit. A. Humanism B. Rationalism C. Revolution D. Evolution In American literature, the Enlighteners were opposed to ? A. lhe colonial order B? religious obscurantism C? lhe Puritan tradition D. lhe secular literature 4. Which statement about Benjamin Franklin is not true? A. He instructed his countrymen as a printer. B. He was a scientist. C? He was a master of diplomacy. D? He was a Puritan. 6. Which of the following stirred the world and helped form