American Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam 2025 - Free Practice Questions and Study Guide

Question: 1 / 400

What American writer wrote the play Death of a Salesman?

Langston Hughes

Arthur Miller

Option A, Langston Hughes, was an American poet and writer known for his influential work during the Harlem Renaissance. His notable works include "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" and "Harlem (Dream Deferred)". Option C, Toni Morrison, was also an American novelist known for her exploration of black identity and African-American history. Her novel "Beloved" won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1988. Option D, Zora Neale Hurston, was an American author and anthropologist who is best known for her novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God". While all of these writers have made significant contributions to American literature, only option B, Arthur Miller, is the correct answer as he wrote the play Death of a Salesman, which won both the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play in 1949.

Get further explanation with Examzify DeepDiveBeta

Toni Morrison

Zora Neale Hurston

Next Question

Report this question

Subscribe

Get the latest from Examzify

You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our privacy policy