American Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

Who wrote “The Old Man and the Sea”?

1. Ernest Hemingway

2. F. Scott Fitzgerald

3. J.D. Salinger

4. Jack Kerouac

The correct answer is: Ernest Hemingway

Ernest Hemingway wrote "The Old Man and the Sea". The novel was published in 1952 and was one of Hemingway's most famous works. While all four authors were well-known American writers, only Ernest Hemingway was the author of "The Old Man and the Sea". F. Scott Fitzgerald is best known for writing "The Great Gatsby", J.D Salinger for "The Catcher in the Rye", and Jack Kerouac for "On the Road". It is important to read the question carefully and pay attention to detail, as the other options are incorrect. Additionally, knowing the works and writing styles of different authors can also help in choosing the correct answer.