Early American Authors Quiz Game Showing 14,101-14,150 of 14,459

[Pamela]

I'll post the next quiz question later today.

[Pamela]

If you have time, Google "The love story of Ulysses and Julia Grant." It's a very sweet story.

[Pamela]

My quiz question:

This famous New Englander closed a letter they wrote on November 1, 1800 with these words:

"Before I end my letter, I pray Heaven to bestow the best of Blessings on this House and all that shall hereafter inhabit it."

Name the author of the letter, the name of the house being written about, and the name of the person to whom the letter was written.

Pammy Jo

*I know, I am asking for a 3-part answer. You know how I love to do that! Blame it on my teaching background!

[Joanna]

Pamela wrote: "If you have time, Google "The love story of Ulysses and Julia Grant." It's a very sweet story."

Aww, that is really sweet! 💗😊

[Pamela]

Meg wrote: "Pamela wrote: "If you have time, Google "The love story of Ulysses and Julia Grant." It's a very sweet story."

Aww, that is really sweet! 💗😊"

It really is. The story of Julia suffering from an eye condition, causing her to be badly cross-eyed is especially touching. When a surgeon in Philadelphia perfected a surgery to correct the condition, Julia packed her bags and was ready to depart for Philadelphia. Grant had just been elected President. Julia wanted to improved her appearance as First Lady, so arranged for the surgery. Grant told her he found her beautiful and that those eyes were the ones he looked into when he fell in love with her. He did not want her to have the surgery. Julia unpacked her bags and never again thought of correcting her eyes.

Also, while Ulysses and Julia were courting, her pet canary died. Grant had 6 of his fellow army friends serve as pallbearers for the bird's funeral and they gave Julia's beloved canary a full military burial. I always thought that was such a loving gesture. Very endearing for a Yankee (so says this Rebel at heart).😊

Pammy Jo

[Pamela]

A hint about my quiz question...The person in question is not one who is a typical New England author. I chose the question in keeping with current events. If only each of the future residents of that house would remember that it truly is a blessing to be a resident...AND act accordingly!😉

[Joanna]

Pamela wrote: "A hint about my quiz question...The person in question is not one who is a typical New England author. I chose the question in keeping with current events. If only each of the future residents of t..."

Hmmmm...John Adams, the White House, to Thomas Jefferson?

[Pamela]

Meg wrote: "Pamela wrote: "A hint about my quiz question...The person in question is not one who is a typical New England author. I chose the question in keeping with current events. If only each of the future..."

John Adams is correct. The White House is correct. Thomas Jefferson is NOT correct. Think a close family member.

[Joanna]

His wife Abigail?

[Pamela]

Meg wrote: "His wife Abigail?"

Yes! You are correct, Meg! I know this wasn't the ideal N.E.L. quiz question, but I thought it was a good point, in light of the current political climate. So many officials have moved so far from the intent of our Founding Fathers. 😢😪

CONGRATULATIONS MEG!!!

[Joanna]

Pamela wrote: "Meg wrote: "His wife Abigail?"

Yes! You are correct, Meg! I know this wasn't the ideal N.E.L. quiz question, but I thought it was a good point, in light of the current political climate. So many o..."

Thank, Pammy Jo! It was a very good question! Some of us are actually reading 'The Education of Henry Adams', right now, so it was quite appropriate. 🤗 And I completely agree with you...I've been noticing lately that practically everything the Founding Fathers said sounds like a direct attack on our government now! No wonder they are in such a hurry to undermine them as racists and bigots! 😠

[Pamela]

Meg wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Meg wrote: "His wife Abigail?"

Yes! You are correct, Meg! I know this wasn't the ideal N.E.L. quiz question, but I thought it was a good point, in light of the current political cli..."

I completely agree! We are living in very troubling times. It's so sad. This is not what the Founding Fathers wanted for our nation. The ones in power today would like to erase Washinton and Jefferson from the record. It makes my blood boil. As Winston Churchill said..."A nation that forgets it's past has no future." How very frightening! All we can do is pray to God that He will lead us through and protect us! Our current "leaders" are surely no longer respectful of that!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Pammy Jo

[Pamela]

If not for being fearful of vandalism, I would fly my flags upside down in protest!

[Pamela]

Good morning! It's been rather quiet here on our group. Hoping all is well with everyone!🤗

[Emma | meadowroselibrary]

Pamela wrote: "Good morning! It's been rather quiet here on our group. Hoping all is well with everyone!🤗"

Good morning, Pammy! All is well with me personally, it has been rather quiet here...how are you doing? 🤗

[Joanna]

Pamela wrote: "If not for being fearful of vandalism, I would fly my flags upside down in protest!"

Ha! That would be very appropriate!

[Joanna]

Pamela wrote: "Good morning! It's been rather quiet here on our group. Hoping all is well with everyone!🤗"

Good morning, Pammy Jo! 🤗 All is well here. I'm sorry I haven't done another question yet but will try to sometime today.

[Pamela]

Emma wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Good morning! It's been rather quiet here on our group. Hoping all is well with everyone!🤗"

Good morning, Pammy! All is well with me personally, it has been rather quiet here...how ..."

I'm okay. Still dealing with the shingles virus. Thanks to Werner's wife Barb's suggestion over on Prayer Requests, I've been using honey on the blisters and it has relieved the pain.🙏 How is your dog? Is the pancreatitis any better? I've been praying about it. When my kitties are sick, it makes me sick, so I understand how upsetting it must be.
💕
Pammy Jo

[Emma | meadowroselibrary]

Pamela wrote: "I'm okay. Still dealing with the shingles virus. Thanks to Werner's wife Barb's suggestion over on Prayer Requests, I've been using honey on the blisters and it has relieved the pain.🙏 How is your dog? Is the pancreatitis any better? I've been praying about it. When my kitties are sick, it makes me sick, so I understand how upsetting it must be.
💕
Pammy Jo"

Yes, I've been reading those comments and am SO glad to hear it's doing better! 🙏🤗 I still continually pray for you and always hope you're doing well! 💕 My dog is doing much better, pretty sure her pancreatitis is gone. We still keep an eye on her, but she's doing very well! We were very worried about her, so I'm so glad she's okay!

[Pamela]

Meg wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Good morning! It's been rather quiet here on our group. Hoping all is well with everyone!🤗"

Good morning, Pammy Jo! 🤗 All is well here. I'm sorry I haven't done another question yet..."

Hi Meg! Is it cold in Maine? Here in PA, it's cold and windy. You know how I love THAT!😉 It might go down into the low teens at night through the weekend. More snow next week.🙈🙉🙊 😕❄🌬👎Miss Pammy can't know that! 😄😆😂🤣😝😊

🌞🌡🏝🍹🏊‍♀️🌺🌷🌻👍😎😁...I'm dreaming of a warm Spring/Summer!

Ooops! Forgot about all that mowing!😏🚜😖😝🚀🌛

[Pamela]

Emma wrote: "Pamela wrote: "I'm okay. Still dealing with the shingles virus. Thanks to Werner's wife Barb's suggestion over on Prayer Requests, I've been using honey on the blisters and it has relieved the pain..."

So thankful to hear that, Emma!🐶💖

[Joanna]

Pamela wrote: "Hi Meg! Is it cold in Maine? Here in PA, it's cold and windy. You know how I love THAT!😉 It might go down into the low teens at night through the weekend. More snow next..."

It's 14 below this morning! Probably the coldest we've had all winter, which isn't very impressive. 😆 Hopefully the snow will miss you! We don't have any snow in the forecast except for a few showers tomorrow. This is a very strange winter but I'm not complaining! 😁

[Pamela]

It's good you aren't complaining, Meg! That means I can complain for both of us!!! LOL!!!😄🤣😂😆😝

[Joanna]

Pamela wrote: "It's good you aren't complaining, Meg! That means I can complain for both of us!!! LOL!!!😄🤣😂😆😝"

🤣🤣🤗🤗🤗

[Lily Rose]

Pamela wrote: "It's good you aren't complaining, Meg! That means I can complain for both of us!!! LOL!!!😄🤣😂😆😝"

I do enough for all three of us! 😏🤣

[Joanna]

Ok I finally think I've got one! 😁 Which NE author's father was a lighthouse keeper?

[Emma | meadowroselibrary]

Meg wrote: "Ok I finally think I've got one! 😁 Which NE author's father was a lighthouse keeper?"

You think you do? 🤨

[Joanna]

Emma wrote: "You think you do? 🤨"

Yeah, I ain't sure. 🤣🤣

[Emma | meadowroselibrary]

Meg wrote: "Emma wrote: "You think you do? 🤨"

Yeah, I ain't sure. 🤣🤣"

Hmm, well, let me know when you're positive...🤣🤣🤣

[Joanna]

OH WHY DO I ALWAYS GET MYSELF INTO TWOUBLE?! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Emma | meadowroselibrary]

Meg wrote: "OH WHY DO I ALWAYS GET MYSELF INTO TWOUBLE?! 🤣🤣🤣🤣"

BECAUSE OF ME, USUALLY!!! 😤🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Joanna]

🤣🤣🤣 Ohh no...I'm always saying things like that and then being asked what I meant when I don't even know why I said it!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[Emma | meadowroselibrary]

Meg wrote: "🤣🤣🤣 Ohh no...I'm always saying things like that and then being asked what I meant when I don't even know why I said it!!! 🤣🤣🤣"

🙄🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Emma | meadowroselibrary]

Meg wrote: "Ok I finally think I've got one! 😁 Which NE author's father was a lighthouse keeper?"

Male or female? 🤔

[Joanna]

Emma wrote: "Meg wrote: "Ok I finally think I've got one! 😁 Which NE author's father was a lighthouse keeper?"

Male or female? 🤔"

Emailed. 😁

[Emma | meadowroselibrary]

Meg wrote: "Emma wrote: "Meg wrote: "Ok I finally think I've got one! 😁 Which NE author's father was a lighthouse keeper?"

Male or female? 🤔"

Emailed. 😁"

You emailed me the answer?! 🤨🤣🤣🤣

[Joanna]

Emma wrote: "Meg wrote: "Emma wrote: "Meg wrote: "Ok I finally think I've got one! 😁 Which NE author's father was a lighthouse keeper?"

Male or female? 🤔"

Emailed. 😁"

You emailed me the answer?! 🤨🤣🤣🤣"

EMAILED?!?!?!? FEMALE, STUPID AUTOCORRECT!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Emma | meadowroselibrary]

Meg wrote: "EMAILED?!?!?!? FEMALE, STUPID AUTOCORRECT!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣"

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Now now, dear, calm down...🤣🤣🤣

[Lily Rose]

My guess is Sarah Orne Jewett.

[Joanna]

Dorothy wrote: "My guess is Sarah Orne Jewett."

Noted. 😏

[Pamela]

Meg wrote: "Ok I finally think I've got one! 😁 Which NE author's father was a lighthouse keeper?"

I have no idea who it might be. I can't remember ever reading a thing about this! 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[Joanna]

Pamela wrote: "I have no idea who it might be. I can't remember ever reading a thing about this! 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔"

😂🤔 Let me see if I can give a little hint...

🏝👩‍🌾🌷🌸🌹🌼

[Pamela]

Meg wrote: "Pamela wrote: "I have no idea who it might be. I can't remember ever reading a thing about this! 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔"

😂🤔 Let me see if I can give a little hint...

🏝👩‍🌾🌷🌸🌹🌼"


An island farmer who grew flowers?????🤔🤷‍♀️🚫🧠 I cannot figure it out.

[Emma | meadowroselibrary]

Meg wrote: "Pamela wrote: "I have no idea who it might be. I can't remember ever reading a thing about this! 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔"

😂🤔 Let me see if I can give a little hint...

🏝👩‍🌾🌷🌸🌹🌼"

Emily Dickinson? 🤨

[Joanna]

The hint is the title of a book... 😊

[Lily Rose]

Celia Thaxter...An Island Garden?

[Pamela]

Dorothy wrote: "Celia Thaxter...An Island Garden?"

Dorothy, your answer caused me to look into Celia Thaxter. I never heard of her before! You have taught me something new! I don't know if that's the quiz answer, but I do enjoy learning new things!
🙂😊🤗
Pammy Jo

[Joanna]

Celia Thaxter is correct! Her father was a lighthouse keeper on the Isles of Shoals and Appledore Islands. Her book An Island Garden is a great favorite of mine. 😊

[Lily Rose]

Meg wrote: "Celia Thaxter is correct! Her father was a lighthouse keeper on the Isles of Shoals and Appledore Islands. Her book An Island Garden is a great favorite of mine. 😊"

Phew! I had a feeling I was right! LOL!

[Emma | meadowroselibrary]

Ok, y'all, here is your long awaited quiz question...

Which NE author injured themself playing cricket as a child?