Philadelphia Arts And Culture Quiz #1

The correct answer provides the name of the house, the author, the date of creation, and mentions one fact/comment about the image or author. The incorrect answers are designed to be plausible alternatives but lack the specific details provided in the correct answer.

Gustavus Hesselius created a self-portrait in 1740, not any of the other three famous paintings mentioned as incorrect answers.

Benjamin Lay was a notable figure known for his advocacy against slavery and his extreme physical appearance, as he was a hunchback dwarf.

The correct answer is John Woolman, who lived from 1720-1772. He was a Quaker preacher and abolitionist known for his writings against slavery.

The correct author associated with the image is Johannes Kelpius, who lived from 1673 to 1708. One interesting fact or comment about the author or image must be provided as additional information.

The correct answer is Sarah Hutchinson who lived in 1794. One fact/comment about the image/author is missing due to the format constraints of the response.

The correct answer provides specific details about the name, author, date, and relevance of the image, while the incorrect answers are variations that do not match the given information.

The correct answer provides the name of the object 'Bookcase' and the specified time period '1735-1750'. The incorrect answers have different objects and time periods that do not match the original question.

The correct answer specifically mentions the Philadelphia Mahogany Secretary Desk from the 1730s in Stenton, providing a specific name, date, and location. The incorrect answers mention different types of desks from different locations and time periods, leading to their inaccuracy.

Stenton was built by James Logan in 1730. He was a prominent figure in early American history and his association with the property adds historical significance to Stenton.

The correct answer is James Logan, who lived from 1674 to 1751. He is known for a specific fact or comment related to the image or author.

The correct answer is William Penn as the image corresponds to him and the given fact of his lifespan matches the information provided.

In this question, the correct answer is George Fox, who lived from 1624 to 1691. This information is followed by the relevance of providing at least one fact or comment about the image or author.

Eliza Naudain Corbit created a Signature Quilt in the 1840s, which was a unique piece of art with signatures embroidered by friends and family.

The correct answer is Study Carrol as the author of the writing closet image located at Abel Nicholson House in 1722. The other three options are famous authors from different time periods and literary backgrounds.

The correct name of the almanac published by William Bradford in 1685 was Kalendarium Pennsilvaniense.

The correct answer is 'Elegy on the Death of Aquila Rose.' This elegy was written by Samuel Keimer and printed by Ben Franklin in 1723. It is important to note that the other options ('Ode to Joy,' 'Sonnet 18,' 'The Raven') are not the correct title of the elegy by Samuel Keimer.

Poor Richards Almanack is a publication written by Benjamin Franklin in 1732, known for its witty and insightful aphorisms and advice.

Benjamin Franklin founded The Pennsylvania Gazette in 1729, making it one of the most popular newspapers in the American colonies at that time.

The correct answer is Encyclopedia because it matches the name of the specific reference book authored by Thomas Dobson during the specified years.

Common Sense was a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1776 that argued for American independence from British rule.

The painting's accurate title is 'Benjamin Franklin Drawing Electricity from the Sky' by Benjamin West in 1805, illustrating Franklin's experiment with electricity.

The correct answer describes a specific map of Pennsylvania, while the incorrect answers refer to maps of different regions and by different authors.

The correct answer provides the specific name of the map by Thomas Holme in 1687, depicting the improved part of the Province of Pennsylvania in America.

Thomas Holme created the 'Portraiture of the City of Philadelphia' in 1683, capturing the essence of the city through his artwork.

Gustavus Hesselius is the correct answer as he was the author of the painting 'Tishcohan' dated 1735. Hesselius was a Swedish born painter known for his portraits in the American colonies.

Gustavus Hesselius was the author of the artwork 'Lapowinska' in 1735, showcasing his unique style and talent.

Peter Cooper created 'View of Philadelphia' in 1720, depicting the cityscape of Philadelphia during that time.