The Jane Austen Quiz - Various Vagaries "Fanny read to herself that “it was with infinite concern the newspaper had to announce to the world a matrimonial fracas in the family of Mr. R. of Wimpole Street" In this quote from Mansfield Park, who is "Mr R"?"The word is applied to many a woman who deserves it no otherwise than by netting a purse or covering a screen [...] I cannot boast of knowing more than half a dozen, in the whole of my acquaintance, that are really _____." What word is being spoken of and is missing from the end of this speech by Mr Darcy? "The money is nothing, it is not an object, but employment is the thing. Even Frederick, my eldest son, you see, who will perhaps inherit as considerable a landed property as any private man in the county, has his profession." Which Austen character is this a quote from?""Don't talk of it, don't talk of it," he cried. "Oh God! that I had not given way to her at the fatal moment! Had I done as I ought! But so eager and so resolute! Dear, sweet _____!"" Which name is missing from this Captain Wentworth quote?“He is just what a young man ought to be,” said she, “sensible, good-humoured, lively; and I never saw such happy manners!—so much ease, with such perfect good breeding!”“He is also _____,” replied Elizabeth, “which a young man ought likewise to be, if he possibly can." In this discussion about Mr Bingley, what does Elizabeth joke to Jane that a young man also ought to be if he can help it?"_____ has been meaning to read more ever since she was twelve years old." Which heroine is meant in this quote?"Her daughters never had been much to her. She was fond of her sons, especially of William, but Betsey was the first of her girls whom she had ever much regarded. To her she was most injudiciously indulgent. William was her pride; Betsey her darling; and John, Richard, Sam, Tom, and Charles occupied all the rest of her maternal solicitude, alternately her worries and her comforts." Which mother is this quote describing?"A little harmless flirtation or so will occur, and one is often drawn on to give more encouragement than one wishes to stand by. But you may be assured that I am the last person in the world to judge you severely. All those things should be allowed for in youth and high spirits. What one means one day, you know, one may not mean the next. Circumstances change, opinions alter.” When Isabella Thorpe says this to Catherine in Northanger Abbey, which gentlemen might the reader suppose she is thinking of?"Anne had gone unhappy to school, grieving for the loss of a mother whom she had dearly loved, feeling her separation from home, and suffering as a girl of fourteen, of strong sensibility and not high spirits, must suffer at such a time; and Miss Hamilton, three years older than herself, but still from the want of near relations and a settled home, remaining another year at school, had been useful and good to her in a way which had considerably lessened her misery, and could never be remembered with indifference." In Persuasion, what married name did this Miss Hamilton later get?"your brother might be persuaded to give him Norland living; which I understand is a very good one, and the present incumbent not likely to live a great while. That would be enough for us to marry upon, and we might trust to time and chance for the rest.” Who is appealing to Elinor Dashwood for help in securing their beloved the job of curate at Norland?A good effort but better luck next quiz! Why not get yourself prepared with the help of our Regency style Jane Austen Bone China Teacup.Congratulations! This is a great score. Why not revel in your mastery by taking a look at our exclusive Pride and Prejudice Sweater!
