The Jane Austen Quiz - Games and General TriviaFrank Churchill declares at the Box Hill picnic that Emma desires to hear "either one thing very clever, be it prose or verse, original or repeated—or two things moderately clever—or three things .......” What are the three things which people may contribute for Emma's amusement?"Miss Bingley was engrossed by Mr. Darcy, her sister scarcely less so; and as for _____, by whom Elizabeth sat, he was an indolent man, who lived only to eat, drink, and play at cards; who, when he found her prefer a plain dish to a ragout, had nothing to say to her." By whom is Elizabeth sat in this Pride and Prejudice extract?In Persuasion, what had prevented Captain Benwick from marrying Fanny Harville?When Willoughby comes to Elinor when he hears that Marianne is gravely ill he tries to explain his conduct. Elinor rebukes him not only for his behaviour to Marianne, but also for his behaviour towards who else?Which of these is a card game which is sometimes played at Netherfield Park? (Though not in chapter ten of Pride and Prejudice in which the table for it is not brought out.)""You have not been long enough in Bath," said he, "to enjoy the evening parties of the place.""Oh! no. The usual character of them has nothing for me. I am no card-player.""You were not formerly, I know. You did not use to like cards; but time makes many changes.""From which Austen novel is this extract taken?"Mr. Collins was employed in agreeing to everything her ladyship said, thanking her for every ___ he won, and apologising if he thought he won too many." What was Mr Collins winning while playing cards with Lady Catherine at Rosings?Which of these is a "sufficiently noisy" game enjoyed by Sir John and his guests in Sense and Sensibility?"But there certainly are not so many men of large fortune in the world as there are pretty women to deserve them. Miss Ward, at the end of half a dozen years, found herself obliged to be attached to the Rev. Mr. Norris, a friend of her brother-in-law, with scarcely any private fortune, and Miss Frances fared yet worse." From which Austen novel is this extract taken?"In one respect she was admirably fitted to introduce a young lady into public, being as fond of going everywhere and seeing everything herself as any young lady could be. Dress was her passion." Which Austen character is this quote referring to?Maybe time to do some more reading? We have just the edition to tickle your fancy! Take a look at our Pride and Prejudice Luxury Hardback Edition.An excellent score! Congratulations on your impeccable knowledge. Why not raise a brew to celebrate with our Jane Austen Teacup and Saucer!