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Quiz about Harriet Vane
Quiz about Harriet Vane

Harriet Vane Trivia Quiz


I fell in love with Harriet Vane right along with Lord Peter Wimsey. Here are a few questions on this unforgettable character, created by the mystery maven Dorothy L. Sayers.

A multiple-choice quiz by pryncessr1. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
pryncessr1
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
177,055
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
901
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Where is Harriet when Lord Peter first meets her? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the name of Harriet's former lover, whom she is accused of poisoning? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is the name of the detective in Harriet's mystery novels? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of these is an authentic Harriet Vane title? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What book did Harriet take along to read on her walking tour? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which character's development was Harriet struggling with in "Gaudy Night"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What was the item in the antique shop that Harriet fell victim to? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. While talking with one of the ladies at Shrewsbury College, what does Harriet say she would "go up like" if she once gave way to Peter? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What friend was Harriet particularly looking forward to seeing at the Gaudy? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. With what does Harriet answer Lord Peter's final proposal of marriage? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Where is Harriet when Lord Peter first meets her?

Answer: In jail

Lord Peter first becomes enamored with Harriet after seeing her in court.
2. What is the name of Harriet's former lover, whom she is accused of poisoning?

Answer: Philip Boyes

Fortunately for Harriet, Lord Peter proved that Norman Urquhart killed his cousin.
3. What is the name of the detective in Harriet's mystery novels?

Answer: Robert Templeton

She eventually regrets giving him such flamboyant taste in clothing.
4. Which of these is an authentic Harriet Vane title?

Answer: The Fountain-Pen Mystery

Another of Harriet's novels was called "Murder by Degrees".
5. What book did Harriet take along to read on her walking tour?

Answer: Tristam Shandy

It must not have been a very interesting book, because she fell asleep.
6. Which character's development was Harriet struggling with in "Gaudy Night"?

Answer: Wilfrid

She eventually decides she will have to completely rewrite the character, after making him more human and complex.
7. What was the item in the antique shop that Harriet fell victim to?

Answer: A set of carved ivory chessmen

Although she thinks they are too expensive, Peter buys them for her anyway.
8. While talking with one of the ladies at Shrewsbury College, what does Harriet say she would "go up like" if she once gave way to Peter?

Answer: Straw

This is a beautiful image, and one of Harriet's first outward admissions of her deep feelings toward Peter.
9. What friend was Harriet particularly looking forward to seeing at the Gaudy?

Answer: Mary Stokes

She found Mary very much changed, and regretted seeing her again.
10. With what does Harriet answer Lord Peter's final proposal of marriage?

Answer: "Placet"

A very untraditional marriage proposal, but one that highlights the intellectual capacity of Lord Peter and Harriet.
Source: Author pryncessr1

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