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Quiz about Americana Volume 2
Quiz about Americana Volume 2

Americana Volume 2 Trivia Quiz


This is a sequel to my earlier 'Americana' quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
robert362
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
54,945
Updated
Feb 13 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
4074
Last 3 plays: Guest 152 (3/10), bigwoo (8/10), Guest 208 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. One of the most famous American paintings is 'An American Gothic'. Who is the painter? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who wrote the familiar poem that is inscribed at the Statue of Liberty? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. 'Dixie' is a classic American song. Who is the composer? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Bruce Catton, Shelby Foote and Allen Nevins are all historians who have written extensively about what period in American History? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. 'The Death of Wolfe' is a famous painting that has significance for American History. Who is the painter? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who made the observation that there are men of principle in every political party, but there are no parties of principle? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who wrote that the precious right of free speech does not extend to yelling 'fire' in a crowded movie theater? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What song includes these lyrics: 'Then conquer we must, When our cause, it is just, And this be our motto: 'In God is our trust'? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who said 'Ask not what your country can do for you ... ask what you can do for your country' in his inaugural address? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Lewis and Clark opened the doors to the American West, but the taming of the west involved conflicts with American Indians. Which future president fought in the Blackhawk War? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. One of the most famous American paintings is 'An American Gothic'. Who is the painter?

Answer: Grant Wood

It's considered a classic - I'm not sure why.
2. Who wrote the familiar poem that is inscribed at the Statue of Liberty?

Answer: Emma Lazarus

'Give me your tired, your poor ...'
3. 'Dixie' is a classic American song. Who is the composer?

Answer: Daniel Decatur Emmett

Howe wrote the 'Battle Hymn of the Republic'.
4. Bruce Catton, Shelby Foote and Allen Nevins are all historians who have written extensively about what period in American History?

Answer: Civil War

Multi-volume histories.
5. 'The Death of Wolfe' is a famous painting that has significance for American History. Who is the painter?

Answer: Benjamin West

A scene from the French and Indian (or Seven Years') War.
6. Who made the observation that there are men of principle in every political party, but there are no parties of principle?

Answer: Alexis De Tocqueville

'Democracy in America'. Early observations on the new American system of government. He was right.
7. Who wrote that the precious right of free speech does not extend to yelling 'fire' in a crowded movie theater?

Answer: Oliver Wendell Holmes

Writing for the U.S. Supreme Court.
8. What song includes these lyrics: 'Then conquer we must, When our cause, it is just, And this be our motto: 'In God is our trust'?

Answer: Star Spangled Banner

There is more than one verse to the 'Banner' - although the first verse is the one that is commonly remembered and sung.
9. Who said 'Ask not what your country can do for you ... ask what you can do for your country' in his inaugural address?

Answer: John Kennedy

Perhaps his most famous line.
10. Lewis and Clark opened the doors to the American West, but the taming of the west involved conflicts with American Indians. Which future president fought in the Blackhawk War?

Answer: Abraham Lincoln

Zachary Taylor and Jefferson Davis, too. Lewis died under mysterious circumstances: suicide or murder? Indian resistance ended essentially with the massacre at Wounded Knee.
Source: Author robert362

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