All About Austen
All About Austen
In the week of the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s death a quiz all about her wonderful writing, of which many of us will agree, was cut short far too soon.
In the week of the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s death a quiz all about her wonderful writing, of which many of us will agree, was cut short far too soon.
What is Darcy’s sister called?
Finish this opening line of Emma: ‘Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and --- ---
What is the name of the estate that is the Dashwood family’s ancestral home?
In Mansfield Park what is the source of Sir Thomas’ fortune?
Finish this opening line: ‘No one who had ever seen --- --- in her infancy would have supposed her born to be an heroine.’
Anne Elliot is Austen’s most mature heroine, how old is she at the beginning of Persuasion?
What is one of Catherine Morland’s favourite books?
According to the opening line of Sense and Sensibility, the Dashwood family ‘had long been settled’ in which English county?
Who says: ‘There is a stubbornness about me that never can bear to be frightened at the will of others.’
‘If this man had not twelve thousand a year, he would be a very stupid fellow,’ says Edmund about which character?
What is the name of the elder Elliot sister in Persuasion?
Who is Emma’s only real critic?
Which novel opens with a letter to ‘My dear brother’?
Who says: ‘Always resignation and acceptance. Always prudence and honour and duty. Elinor, where is your heart?’
Which Bennet sister runs away with Wickham?
What is the mercenary Philip Elton’s profession in Emma?
When the Elliot’s have to leave Kellynch Hall what town do they go to live in?
Which novel’s final chapter begins: ‘Let other pens dwell on guilt and misery. I quit such odious subjects as soon as I can.’
Which character is described as ‘the most accomplished coquette in England’?
How are Lady Bartram, Mrs Norris and Frances Price related?