African American Women Writers Quiz
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African American Women Writers Quiz
Explore the world of African American women’s literature. Learn about the lives and achievements of famous authors from the 20th and 21st centuries. From Toni Morrison’s powerful novels to Alice Walker’s inspiring stories, this quiz celebrates the lasting impact of African American women in literature.
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QUESTIONS IN THIS QUIZ
Who was the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?
- Maya Angelou
- Toni Morrison
- Alice Walker
- Zora Neale Hurston
What is the title of Alice Walker's novel that won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1983?
- The Color Purple
- Beloved
- Sula
- Meridian
Gwendolyn Brooks was the first African American to win a Pulitzer Prize. For which work did she win?
- Maud Martha
- Annie Allen
- The Bean Eaters
- We Real Cool
Which novel earned Toni Morrison the Pulitzer Prize in 1988?
- Jazz
- Beloved
- Song of Solomon
- Tar Baby
In what year did Rita Dove become the Poet Laureate of the United States, also making her the first African American to hold the position?
- 1993
- 1987
- 1995
- 2001
Maya Angelou's series of seven autobiographies starts with which book?
- Gather Together in My Name
- The Heart of a Woman
- I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
- All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes
Who wrote "The Warmth of Other Suns", a notable work on the Great Migration, which won the National Book Critics Circle Award?
- Isabel Wilkerson
- Roxane Gay
- Jesmyn Ward
- Brit Bennett
Audre Lorde, known for her works addressing injustice, is particularly celebrated for which style of writing?
- Novels
- Essays
- Poetry
- Biographies
What genre is Octavia Butler recognized for revolutionizing as an African American woman?
- Mystery
- Science Fiction
- Romance
- Historical Fiction
"Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo"" is a work by which author, published posthumously in 2018?
- Zora Neale Hurston
- Gwendolyn Brooks
- Angela Davis
- Nikki Giovanni
Which author, known for novels like "Silver Sparrow" and "An American Marriage", received the 2020 Women's Prize for Fiction?
- Tayari Jones
- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- Zadie Smith
- Toni Morrison
"The Street", a novel exploring the challenges faced by a black single mother during World War II, was written by which author?
- Ann Petry
- Nella Larsen
- Dorothy West
- Lorraine Hansberry
Nella Larsen, associated with the Harlem Renaissance, is best known for which novel?
- Quicksand
- Passing
- Invisible Man
- Their Eyes Were Watching God
Who is the author of "Their Eyes Were Watching God", a seminal work in African-American literature?
- Zora Neale Hurston
- Maya Angelou
- Toni Morrison
- Alice Walker
African American Women Writers Quiz