Gone with the Wind: A Historical and Literary Exploration

What was Margaret Mitchell's mother's role in society?

• A novelist

• A suffragist

• A lawyer

• A teacher

What event led Margaret Mitchell to start writing her famous novel?

• A family tragedy

• An automobile accident

• Her marriage

• A job promotion

What is the central theme of 'Gone with the Wind'?

• The adventures of a cowboy

• The struggles of a young woman during the Civil War

• The rise of industrial America

• The life of a famous musician

Why did 'Gone with the Wind' resonate with many Americans during the 1930s?

• It reflected the hardships of the Great Depression

• It depicted the prosperity of the 1920s

• It was a fantasy novel

• It was a science fiction story

Which award did Margaret Mitchell receive for her novel?

• Booker Prize

• Nobel Prize

• Pulitzer Prize

• National Book Award