Willa Cather Literature Assessment

The video tutorial covers the life and career of Willa Cather, an influential American author. Born in Virginia in 1873, she moved to Nebraska, where she began her education. Initially interested in medicine, she shifted to literature, eventually winning the Pulitzer Prize. Cather's works include novels, poetry, and short stories, with notable titles like 'My Ántonia' and 'O Pioneers!'. The video also analyzes 'A Wagner Matinee', highlighting themes of rural versus urban life and character development.

Where was Willa Cather born?

• Red Cloud, Nebraska

• Winchester, Virginia

• New York City

• Boston, Massachusetts

How many siblings did Willa Cather have?

• Eight

• Seven

• Six

• Five

To which state did Willa Cather's family move when she was nine?

• Nebraska

• Pennsylvania

• Massachusetts

• Virginia

What field did Willa Cather initially plan to study at the University of Nebraska?

• Literature

• Music

• Medicine and Science

• Journalism

Which city did Willa Cather move to after graduating in 1895?

• Pittsburgh

• New York City

• Chicago

• Boston

What prestigious award did Willa Cather win during her literary career?

• National Book Award

• Booker Prize

• Pulitzer Prize

• Nobel Prize

What was the title of Willa Cather's first volume of poetry?

• My Ántonia

• A Lost Lady

• April Twilights

• The Troll Garden

Which novel marked Willa Cather's debut as a novelist?

• O Pioneers!

• One of Ours

• My Ántonia

• Alexander's Bridge

Which of the following is NOT a work by Willa Cather?

• A Lost Lady

• The Great Gatsby

• Death Comes for the Archbishop

• One of Ours

What year was Willa Cather's final novel published?

• 1960

• 1950

• 1940

• 1930