Birds Of America by John James Audubon - Quiz
- 1. Who is the author of 'Birds of America'?
A) Emily Dickinson
B) Henry David Thoreau
C) Mark Twain
D) John James Audubon
- 2. In which year was 'Birds of America' published?
A) 1835
B) 1815
C) 1827
D) 1842
- 3. What is the primary focus of 'Birds of America'?
A) Flora of America
B) Mammal species in America
C) Reptiles of America
D) Bird species in America
- 4. How many plates (illustrations) does 'Birds of America' contain?
A) 435
B) 300
C) 500
D) 250
- 5. What style is Audubon's artwork characterized by?
A) Impressionism
B) Realism
C) Surrealism
D) Abstract
- 6. What continent's birds did Audubon primarily document?
A) Europe
B) North America
C) Asia
D) South America
- 7. Which bird is famously featured in Audubon's work as a symbol of America?
A) American Robin
B) Blue Jay
C) Bald Eagle
D) Cardinal
- 8. Which state did Audubon live in for much of his life?
A) New York
B) California
C) Louisiana
D) Florida
- 9. How did Audubon fund the publication of 'Birds of America'?
A) Government grants
B) Commercial sponsorships
C) Personal savings
D) Subscriptions
- 10. Which of these was Audubon's profession besides being an artist?
A) Botanist
B) Naturalist
C) Zoologist
D) Architect
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