American Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

Who wrote “Song of Myself”?

1. Walt Whitman

2. Robert Frost

3. Edgar Allan Poe

4. John Steinbeck

The correct answer is: Walt Whitman

"Song of Myself" is a poem that is part of a larger collection titled "Leaves of Grass" and is written by Walt Whitman. Whitman was a prominent American poet who lived during the 19th century. Some may confuse the other options as they are all notable American poets, but they did not write "Song of Myself." Robert Frost is known for his works like "The Road Not Taken" and "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening," Edgar Allan Poe is famous for his dark and mysterious poems like "The Raven" and "The Tell-Tale Heart," and John Steinbeck is mostly known for his novels such as "Of Mice and Men" and "The Grapes of Wrath." Therefore, A is the only correct choice as Whitman is the author of "Song of Myself."