- 1. Gone With The Wind is an epic historical novel written by Margaret Mitchell, first published in 1936, that explores the intricate tapestry of life in the American South during the Civil War and Reconstruction era. The story is centered around the headstrong and captivating character of Scarlett O'Hara, a plantation owner's daughter from Georgia, who navigates the tumultuous landscape of love, loss, and survival. As the war disrupts the social order and devastates the Southern way of life, Scarlett's indomitable spirit drives her to pursue her infatuation with the charming but unreliable Ashley Wilkes, all while she is pursued by the dashing Rhett Butler, a cynical yet pragmatic outsider. The novel deftly intertwines themes of love, ambition, and the clash between old and new ideologies, painting a vivid picture of the South's struggles amid societal change. With its rich character development, sweeping narrative, and poignant commentary on resilience and the shifting tides of fortune, Gone With The Wind remains a significant and controversial work in American literature, enduringly captivating readers with its portrayal of a bygone era.
Who is the author of the novel 'Gone With The Wind'?
A) Jane Austen
B) Margaret Mitchell
C) F. Scott Fitzgerald
D) Harper Lee
- 2. In which American state is most of the story set?
A) Virginia
B) Georgia
C) Mississippi
D) South Carolina
- 3. Who is the protagonist of the novel?
A) Melanie Hamilton
B) Ashley Wilkes
C) Rhett Butler
D) Scarlett O'Hara
- 4. What is the name of Scarlett's plantation?
A) Belle Reve
B) Xanadu
C) Thornfield Hall
D) Tara
- 5. Who is Scarlett's first husband?
A) Frank Kennedy
B) Melanie's brother
C) Rhett Butler
D) Charles Hamilton
- 6. Which battle is depicted in the novel where Scarlett first encounters Rhett Butler?
A) The Battle of Bull Run
B) The Battle of Gettysburg
C) The Battle of Antietam
D) The Battle of Atlanta
- 7. What is Scarlett and Rhett's daughter's name?
A) Prissy
B) India
C) Sue Ellen
D) Bonnie
- 8. What is the name of Scarlett's loyal servant?
A) Prissy
B) India
C) Bonnie
D) Mammy
- 9. What is the title of the sequel to 'Gone With The Wind' written by Alexandra Ripley?
A) Scarlett
B) Rhett
C) Tara
D) Winds of War
- 10. Which actor played Rhett Butler in the 1939 film adaptation of 'Gone With The Wind'?
A) James Stewart
B) Humphrey Bogart
C) Clark Gable
D) Gary Cooper
- 11. Who directed the film adaptation of 'Gone With The Wind'?
A) Frank Capra
B) John Ford
C) Alfred Hitchcock
D) Victor Fleming
- 12. Which character is obsessed with Ashley Wilkes throughout the novel?
A) Scarlett O'Hara
B) Suellen O'Hara
C) Melanie Hamilton
D) Prissy
- 13. What is the name of Scarlett's father in 'Gone With The Wind'?
A) John Hamilton
B) Jonas Wilkes
C) Gerald O'Hara
D) Thomas Kennedy
- 14. In which year was the novel 'Gone With The Wind' first published?
A) 1945
B) 1929
C) 1936
D) 1952
- 15. Which plantation was the setting for the barbeque where Rhett and Scarlett first meet?
A) Tara
B) Twelve Oaks
C) Belle Reeves
D) Xanadu
- 16. Who helps Scarlett rebuild her life after the war, give her food, money, and a pass to go home?
A) Rhett Butler
B) Frank Kennedy
C) Ashley Wilkes
D) Dr. Meade
- 17. What does Scarlett witness that alters her view on war and the Confederacy?
A) The burning of Atlanta
B) The Battle of Gettysburg
C) The surrender of Lee
D) The assassination of Lincoln
- 18. What is the final line of the novel 'Gone With The Wind'?
A) As God is my witness, I'll never be hungry again
B) I'll think about that tomorrow
C) Tomorrow is another day
D) Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn
- 19. What event serves as the backdrop for much of the story in 'Gone With The Wind'?
A) Vietnam War
B) American Civil War
C) French Revolution
D) World War I
- 20. Who becomes Scarlett O'Hara's second husband?
A) Charles Hamilton
B) Rhett Butler
C) Frank Kennedy
D) Ashley Wilkes
- 21. What is the color of the dress Scarlett wears to the barbecue at Twelve Oaks?
A) Green
B) Blue
C) Yellow
D) Red
- 22. What is the name of Scarlett's sister in 'Gone With The Wind'?
A) Suellen
B) Melanie
C) Prissy
D) India
- 23. What is the title of Scarlett O'Hara's mother?
A) Ellen
B) Vivian
C) Margaret
D) Eugenia
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