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Early American Authors Quiz Game
Emma wrote: "So we have...Ruth - Never read it π
Pamela - Knows the answer but too sweet to say
Allyson - Cheated, therefore disqualified
Meg - "Hmm, I've never read this before! Therefore I will guess that th..."
I think I'll go with Meg and say Edgar Allen Poe, since I, likewise, have never read it!
Dorothy wrote: "Emma wrote: "So we have...Ruth - Never read it π
Pamela - Knows the answer but too sweet to say
Allyson - Cheated, therefore disqualified
Meg - "Hmm, I've never read this before! Therefore I will ..."
Mmm hmm. Mmm hmm.
Gracious!I was just looking at his house
when you said "Poe".
Ruth wrote: "Gracious!I was just looking at his house
when you said "Poe"."
Must be a sign! π
Remember past conversations on here.......
Emma wrote: "Remember past conversations on here......."Which ones? πππ
Stay tuned for the answer... Tomorrow... π€π΄
Emma wrote: "Remember past conversations on here......."Point taken.
Emma wrote: "Stay tuned for the answer... Tomorrow... π€π΄"WHAT??!! YOU MEAN I'VE GOT TO SLEEP ON THIS?!
*Sigh* Goodnight Emma! I know you must be tired! π΄β€οΈ
I will sleep on it, too...maybe somebody will have a vision about it in their sleep tonight and get it right in the morning!Pammy
I only know the answer because I cheated....so I will not post the answer unless nobody else can get it.
Good Morning!My cat was afraid of storms this morning so I'm awake. Here's my answer, Emma:
The poet is Anne Bradstreet. The poem is The Flesh and the Spirit. She was a Puritan who lived in the American Colonies in the 1600's. She's especially important because she was the first writer to be published in the Colonies.
I should explain why I know so much about literature and history. I've been interested in reading since I was a preschooler and was blessed with a family who encouraged my love of reading. When I entered first grade, we were given an entry test and it was discovered that I had the reading level of a third grader! Everybody was shocked! Again, I credit my wonderful family! I have 3 rooms in my house filled with bookcases packed with books! By the time I was in my twenties, I actually had more American History books than our local library and I've been adding to that collection for almost 40 years! My family always encouraged and supported my love of learning and they deserve all the credit for my knowledge. I really have been blessed and I feel that way about this group and all of you, too!
Pammy
I do have an interesting question in mind for the next quiz. Let me know if you would like me to post it! Thanks!Pammy
Pamela wrote: "Good Morning!My cat was afraid of storms this morning so I'm awake. Here's my answer, Emma:
The poet is Anne Bradstreet. The poem is The Flesh and the Spirit. She was a Puritan who lived in the A..."
Wow, I was way off! π I know about Anne Bradstreet but have yet to read her poetry. Great job, Pamela - you are amazing!! π€
Meg wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Good Morning!My cat was afraid of storms this morning so I'm awake. Here's my answer, Emma:
The poet is Anne Bradstreet. The poem is The Flesh and the Spirit. She was a Puritan who..."
As I said, Meg, I've always been a voracious reader and it really is because of my family, who encouraged me. That's why I became a teacher. It gave me the chance to give back all of the blessings I've received. It's why I chose to teach Kindergarten...I wanted to make a difference in the early learning years and instill my deep love of learning in children at the very start of their education. That's when it matters most and provides a foundation for success.
Pammy
Congratulations Pamela! Yes, of course you were right!! You are just too smart. ππ€β€οΈMiss Meggy, you are starting to keep strange hours like everyone else!! π€π
Emma wrote: "Congratulations Pamela! Yes, of course you were right!! You are just too smart. ππ€β€οΈMiss Meggy, you are starting to keep strange hours like everyone else!! π€π"
I was thinking the same thing about Miss Meggy's hours! It seems I've become a very bad influence around here! Please forgive me for corrupting others! Shall I go to the corner? Please? The past 2 days have been way too stressful for me and I would love nothing more than to sit in a corner all day today!!! LOL!
Pammy
Pamela wrote: "Emma wrote: "Congratulations Pamela! Yes, of course you were right!! You are just too smart. ππ€β€οΈMiss Meggy, you are starting to keep strange hours like everyone else!! π€π"
I was thinking the sa..."
If you go I'll join you Pammy!! π After my past few days I could use a corner too. You know, Meg should really start a topic called "The Corner." π Then people like you and me can go there. π€£
I almost forgot! Should I post my question soon?Pamela
Pamela wrote: "I almost forgot! Should I post my question soon?Pamela"
Everyone stayed up so late that they're still in bed! I wish I was... π΄π€
Emma wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Emma wrote: "Congratulations Pamela! Yes, of course you were right!! You are just too smart. ππ€β€οΈMiss Meggy, you are starting to keep strange hours like everyone else!! π€π"
I was ..."
I think that's a great idea, Emma! Though I am afraid Meg might put a sign in the corner saying "This area reserved for Emma & Pamela!" Wouldn't that be awful! ; 0
Pammy
Pamela wrote: "Emma wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Emma wrote: "Congratulations Pamela! Yes, of course you were right!! You are just too smart. ππ€β€οΈMiss Meggy, you are starting to keep strange hours like everyone else!..."
π€£π€£ Yeah probably! π€ We're not as bad as they think! π
Pamela wrote: "As I said, Meg, I've always been a voracious reader and it really is because of my family, who encouraged me. That's why I became a teacher. It gave me the chance to give back all of the blessings I've received. It's why I chose to teach Kindergarten..."That is truly wonderful, Pamela! β€οΈ
Emma wrote: "Congratulations Pamela! Yes, of course you were right!! You are just too smart. ππ€β€οΈMiss Meggy, you are starting to keep strange hours like everyone else!! π€π"
Strange hours? It was 6:30...that's not that early! π My dad and I are early birds.
Meg wrote: "Emma wrote: "Congratulations Pamela! Yes, of course you were right!! You are just too smart. ππ€β€οΈMiss Meggy, you are starting to keep strange hours like everyone else!! π€π"
Strange hours? It was..."
No I meant late last night. π
Pamela wrote: "I almost forgot! Should I post my question soon?Pamela"
Yes, we are waiting eagerly!! π
Emma wrote: "No I meant late last night. πOhhh! Well I usually try to get to bed by 10:30 but it doesn't always happen. π
Meg wrote: "Emma wrote: "No I meant late last night. πOhhh! Well I usually try to get to bed by 10:30 but it doesn't always happen. π"
Ahhh. Yeah I relate to that... π
The corner idea is so funny! Then when somebody starts an off-topic conversation here we could say go to the Corner. Can you imagine what the thread would be like?! And I would get sent there as often as anybody else...πππ
Are you ready for my quiz question? I must warn you, it requires 3 answers to be complete! It's the teacher in me! I'll post it after I post this message. I just wanted to make sure The Corner is ready in advance!Pammy
Meg wrote: "The corner idea is so funny! Then when somebody starts an off-topic conversation here we could say go to the Corner. Can you imagine what the thread would be like?! And I would get sent there as of..."That would be so funny! We'd probably all end up being there all the time! π€£
Pamela wrote: "Are you ready for my quiz question? I must warn you, it requires 3 answers to be complete! It's the teacher in me! I'll post it after I post this message. I just wanted to make sure The Corner is r..."YES YES YES!!! ππ»ππ»ππ»
πGood Morning, Everyone!We ought to read Anne Bradstreet
as a group, she is largely unknown to
us. I'm interested in her works.
Congratulations, Pammy!π
Emma wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Emma wrote: "Congratulations Pamela! Yes, of course you were right!! You are just too smart. ππ€β€οΈMiss Meggy, you are starting to keep strange hours like everyone else!! π€π"
I was ..."
It just might.π
*All 3 parts of this question must be answered to be correct:This man wrote more than two dozen books. He was a Professor at a New England college. While holding the Rank of Colonel in the Union Army during the Civil War, he became legendary for his actions in batte on July 2, 1863.
~Name the Man
~Name the College
~Name the Civil War Battle where he gained fame
Good luck and have fun!!!
There you have it. I'm on my way to The Corner right now!!! : [Pammy Jo
Pamela wrote: "*All 3 parts of this question must be answered to be correct:This man wrote more than two dozen books. He was a Professor at a New England college. While holding the Rank of Colonel in the Union ..."
Oooh, I actually think I know this one!!! But I'll wait and give others a chance first... π
Pamela wrote: "Emma wrote: "Congratulations Pamela! Yes, of course you were right!! You are just too smart. ππ€β€οΈMiss Meggy, you are starting to keep strange hours like everyone else!! π€π"
I was thinking the sa..."
Summer heat tends to make one restless,
I don't sleep as well.
Pamela wrote: "*All 3 parts of this question must be answered to be correct:This man wrote more than two dozen books. He was a Professor at a New England college. While holding the Rank of Colonel in the Union ..."
π€Hmmmm. A research question
My guess:Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
Bowdoin College
Gettysburg
Meg wrote: "Pamela wrote: "*All 3 parts of this question must be answered to be correct:This man wrote more than two dozen books. He was a Professor at a New England college. While holding the Rank of Colone..."
I had a feeling YOU might!!!! Don't tell!
Pammy
Dorothy wrote: "My guess:Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
Bowdoin College
Gettysburg"
Well don't you just swoop in and have an answer!
Emma wrote: "Dorothy wrote: "My guess:Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
Bowdoin College
Gettysburg"
Well don't you just swoop in and have an answer!"
Wellllll, it's about time I'm not entirely stumped! (I'm 99.9% sure I'm right, too!)
Dorothy wrote: "Emma wrote: "Dorothy wrote: "My guess:Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
Bowdoin College
Gettysburg"
Well don't you just swoop in and have an answer!"
Wellllll, it's about time I'm not entirely stumped..."
π You're doing better than me!!
Dorothy wrote: "My guess:Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
Bowdoin College
Gettysburg"
Very interesting...
Pamela wrote: "Very interesting..."I'm wondering how I should interpret that.
Dorothy wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Very interesting..."I'm wondering how I should interpret that."
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With the exception of Pammy,
you stumped the group.
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Yay finally!! πβ€οΈ"
Congratulations !π