The Jane Austen Quiz

The Jane Austen Quiz - Mistakes and Misconduct

Which of these did George Wickham definitely do? Stole silverware from Pemberley Proposed to and then abandoned a viscount’s daughter Had a child out of wedlock Left Meryton without paying all hi...

The Jane Austen Quiz - To Marry Or Not To Marry?

In Pride and Prejudice, what is Catherine de Bourgh’s main reason for being angry about the rumour that Elizabeth and Darcy are engaged? Elizabeth’s mother has been telling the whole county they’...

The Jane Austen Quiz - Kin and Connections

What is Mrs Norris to Fanny Price? Maternal aunt Aunt by marriage Second cousin Sister in law What is Mr Hurst to Mr Bingley? Cousin Friend Business associate Brother in law What is Louisa Musgr...

The Jane Austen Quiz - The Place Where It Happened

Where was Georgiana Darcy when she almost eloped with Mr Wickham? Rye Lyme Ramsgate Brighton Where is Emma when she and Mr Knightley finally admit that they are in love with each other? Highbury...

The Jane Austen Quiz - There's Something About Mary

Which of these gentlemen is married to a Mary? Admiral Croft Captain Carter Dr Parry Sir John Middleton Which of these characters has a sister called Mary? Emma Woodhouse Julia Bertram Anne Elli...

The Jane Austen Quiz - Two Of A Kind

The Jane Austen Quiz - Two Of A KindWhat do Anne Elliot and Harriet Smith have in common?What do Frank Churchill and Fanny Price have in common?What do Colonel Brandon and Edward Ferrars have in...

The Jane Austen Quiz - Sons and Lovers

Who is Mr Collins’ third choice for a wife? Maria Lucas Charlotte Lucas Elizabeth Bennet Mary Bennet What does Marianne give to Willoughby that typically only someone who was engaged would give? ...

The Jane Austen Quiz - A Focus on Edward Ferrars

Which of these is NOT a way in which Edward Ferrars is first described in Sense and Sensibility? He's "the eldest son of a man who had died very rich" He's "a gentleman-like and pleasing young ma...

The Jane Austen Quiz - Looking At Mr Darcy’s Letter

How does Mr Darcy begin the letter he writes to Elizabeth following her rejection of his proposal? My dear Miss Bennet, allow me to explain Elizabeth, I will not apologise but I will defend mysel...

The Jane Austen Quiz - Examining Emma Chapter One

In the opening line of Emma, Emma is described as being "handsome, ____, and rich".What word belongs in the space? Meek Privileged Spoilt Clever Miss Taylor is described as being "less of a gover...

The Jane Austen Quiz - Catherine and Kitty

In chapter one of Northanger Abbey, what is noted as being the most remarkable thing about Mrs Morland? That she has settled for a life which was so parochial That she had a strong enough constit...

The Jane Austen Quiz - The Beginning and Mr Bingley

Which character is the first to speak in chapter one? Mrs Bennet Mrs Hill Lydia Bennet Mr Bennet Mr Bennet praises Lizzy above his other daughters when discussing who Mr Bingley may like best. Wh...