How Well Do You Know Willa Cather?

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So, we have brought an amazing quiz for literature lovers. How well do you know Willa Cather? Can you pass this quiz which is about this famous writer? Willa Cather is known as one of the most influential female writers in American literature. If you think you know her well and you are also familiar with her work, then you must try this quiz. We wish you all the best and hope you enjoy your time.

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  • 2. 

    In which year was Willa Cather born?

    • 1873

    • 1875

    • 1881

    • 1889

    Correct Answer
    A. 1873
    Explanation
    Willa Cather was born in 1873.

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  • 3. 

    She has worked as a/an

    • Doctor

    • Magazine editor

    • Architect

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. Magazine editor
    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "Magazine editor." This suggests that the person in question has experience and qualifications in the field of editing magazines. It implies that she has likely worked for a publication, overseeing the content and layout of the magazine. This role requires strong writing and editing skills, as well as an understanding of the target audience and the ability to work within deadlines.

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  • 4. 

    Which of these novels is not written by Cather Willa?

    • The Professor's House

    • The Sculptor's Funeral

    • Five Point Someone

    • One of Ours

    Correct Answer
    A. Five Point Someone
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Five Point Someone" because it is a novel written by Chetan Bhagat, not Cather Willa. The other three novels, "The Professor's House," "The Sculptor's Funeral," and "One of Ours," are all written by Cather Willa.

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  • 5. 

    "My Antonia" came in

    • 1918

    • 1921

    • 1923

    • 1925

    Correct Answer
    A. 1918
    Explanation
    "My Antonia" was published in 1918.

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  • 6. 

    In which year did she win the Pulitzer Prize?

    • 1911

    • 1916

    • 1919

    • 1923

    Correct Answer
    A. 1923
    Explanation
    She won the Pulitzer Prize in 1923.

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  • 7. 

    Willa Cather passed away in

    • 1923

    • 1931

    • 1947

    • 1951

    Correct Answer
    A. 1947
    Explanation
    Willa Cather passed away in 1947.

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  • 8. 

    Which of these novels by Willa Cather came in 1927?

    • Paul's Case

    • Death comes for the Archbishop

    • O Pioneers!

    • The Song of the Lark

    Correct Answer
    A. Death comes for the Archbishop
    Explanation
    "Death comes for the Archbishop" is the correct answer because it was published in 1927. Willa Cather is known for her novels that depict life on the American frontier, and this particular novel explores the life of a Catholic bishop in New Mexico in the 19th century. It is a historical fiction novel that delves into themes of faith, culture, and the clash between Native American and European American societies.

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  • 9. 

    Her father's name was

    • Charles Fectigue Cather

    • Peter Fectigue Cather

    • Paul Fectigue Cather

    • Albert Fectigue Cather

    Correct Answer
    A. Charles Fectigue Cather
    Explanation
    The given correct answer is Charles Fectigue Cather. This suggests that the father's name mentioned in the question is Charles Fectigue Cather.

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  • 10. 

    It appeared in Cather's first published collection of short stories.

    • My Mortal Enemy

    • A Lost Lady

    • Death comes for the Archbishop

    • A Wagner Matinée

    Correct Answer
    A. A Wagner Matinée
    Explanation
    "A Wagner Matinée" is the correct answer because it is a short story that appeared in Cather's first published collection of short stories. This collection is known as "The Troll Garden," which was published in 1905. The other options mentioned, "My Mortal Enemy," "A Lost Lady," and "Death comes for the Archbishop," are not part of Cather's first published collection.

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