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When was Katherine Mansfield born?
When was Katherine Mansfield born?
1888
How many children were in Katherine Mansfield's family?
How many children were in Katherine Mansfield's family?
five
Where did Katherine Mansfield move in 1903 to study music?
Where did Katherine Mansfield move in 1903 to study music?
London
What role did Katherine Mansfield hold at her college?
What role did Katherine Mansfield hold at her college?
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What year did Katherine Mansfield return to New Zealand after traveling in Europe?
What year did Katherine Mansfield return to New Zealand after traveling in Europe?
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What literary genre is Katherine Mansfield known for?
What literary genre is Katherine Mansfield known for?
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What illness did Katherine Mansfield suffer from in 1917?
What illness did Katherine Mansfield suffer from in 1917?
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When did Katherine Mansfield die?
When did Katherine Mansfield die?
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Which of the following collections of poems and short stories is Katherine Mansfield especially famous for? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following collections of poems and short stories is Katherine Mansfield especially famous for? (Select all that apply)
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Study Notes
Katherine Mansfield's Life
- Katherine Mansfield was born in New Zealand in 1888.
- She was one of five children in a wealthy family.
- At 15 years old, she left New Zealand to pursue music at Queen's College in London.
- While at college, she also became the editor of the college newspaper.
- Mansfield traveled extensively across Europe from 1903 to 1906.
- After her travels, she returned to New Zealand, where she began writing short stories.
- Mansfield returned to London in 1908, where she became a prominent modernist writer.
- She was diagnosed with tuberculosis, a disease that would plague her for several years, in 1917.
- Mansfield passed away in January 1923 at the age of 35.
- Her legacy lives on through her collections of short stories and poems, including Bliss and The Garden Party, which remain popular today.
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Explore the fascinating life of Katherine Mansfield, a prominent modernist writer born in New Zealand. This quiz covers her early life, travels across Europe, and significant contributions to literature, including her renowned short stories. Test your knowledge about her experiences and lasting impact on literature.
