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Quiz about Harriet and Peter A Love Story

Harriet and Peter - A Love Story Quiz

Dorothy L Sayers' aristocratic sleuth, Lord Peter Wimsey, marries Harriet Vane - eventually! I thought I'd write a quiz about them, their courtship and marriage. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Quiz_Beagle. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Quiz_Beagle

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
243,620

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
1203

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 77 (13/15), Guest 37 (13/15), Guest 2 (9/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. When Harriet is first seen by Peter, she is on trial for murdering her lover. What was his name? Hint

Impey Biggs

Freddy Arthbutnot

Charles Parker

Phillip Boyes

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Question 2 of 15

2. When Peter tells Harriet he'd like to marry her, what is her response? Hint

Of course not!

Yes, I'd love to

Oh, are you another of them?

That would make me the happiest woman alive

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Question 3 of 15

3. At Harriet's first trial, who is Peter's friend who refuses to find Harriet guilty? Hint

James Lubbock

Marjorie Phelps

Sylvia Marriott

Miss Climpson

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Question 4 of 15

4. In the book ("Strong Poison") where Peter meets Harriet, the other romance in the book is? Hint

Bill Rumm and Miss Murchison

Sir Impey Biggs and the dowager Duchess of Denver

Chief Detective Inspector Parker and Lady Mary Wimsey

The Duke of Denver and Miss Climpson

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Question 5 of 15

5. Who correctly predicted not only the real murderer of Phillip Boyes, but also that Harriet would, one day, send for Peter? Hint

Eiluned Price

Sylvia Marriott

Marjorie Phelps

Miss Climpson

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Question 6 of 15

6. For what reason did Peter go to see Harriet in their next encounter, "Have His Carcase"? Hint

She'd found a man with his throat cut

She needed money

He found out she had realised she loved him after all

She had met someone else

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Question 7 of 15

7. Harriet admits to herself that Peter strips what than she expected? Hint

Better

Slower

Faster

More artistically

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Question 8 of 15

8. What colour frock does Harriet buy at Peter's request? Hint

Port

Champagne

Sherry

Wine

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Question 9 of 15

9. Why did Harriet scream when Henry Weldon kissed her? Hint

Their piercings got tangled

She saw a snake

She believed she'd been kissed by a murderer

He was a rotten kisser

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Question 10 of 15

10. In "Gaudy Night", what is the first present Harriet lets Peter buy her? Hint

A flat in Paris

A diamond necklace

A dog collar

A chess set

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Question 11 of 15

11. Why does Harriet first think Lord St. George is Peter? Hint

He's disguised as Peter

His back view

His voice

His clothes

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Question 12 of 15

12. Other people fall in love with both Peter and Harriet in "Gaudy Night" - who falls in love with Peter? Hint

Miss Chilperic

Miss Hillyard

Miss De Vine

Dr. Baring

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Question 13 of 15

13. Who is the undergraduate who falls in love with Harriet in "Gaudy Night"? Hint

Lord St George

Mr Jenkyn

Leo Farringdon

Reggie Pomfret

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Question 14 of 15

14. In "Busman's Honeymoon", who does Harriet say she wished she could have married? Hint

Phillip Boyes

Mr Noakes

Bunter

Frank Crutchley

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Question 15 of 15

15. And, finally, what does Harriet kiss because Peter had laughed about it? Hint

a cactus

a puppy

a kitten

an aspidistra

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When Harriet is first seen by Peter, she is on trial for murdering her lover. What was his name?

Answer: Phillip Boyes

Impey Biggs was the barrister defending her, Charles Parker the policeman who had her charged and Freddy a friend of Peter's, also at the trial.

2. When Peter tells Harriet he'd like to marry her, what is her response?

Answer: Oh, are you another of them?

Peter asks her in prison, only to be told that his is the 47th proposal she's received!

3. At Harriet's first trial, who is Peter's friend who refuses to find Harriet guilty?

Answer: Miss Climpson

Although Peter swore he had not signalled to her! Miss Climpson (who runs Peter's 'Cattery') is instrumental in solving the case. James Lubbock was a forensic analyst and Sylvia and Marjorie are two other female characters.

4. In the book ("Strong Poison") where Peter meets Harriet, the other romance in the book is?

Answer: Chief Detective Inspector Parker and Lady Mary Wimsey

Had to have a bit of fun with this one! Sir Impey Biggs is a confirmed bachelor (whatever that means!) who breeds canaries for a hobby, so I can't see him with Peter's mother. Although Gerald, Duke of Denver, is a bit of a lad (see "Clouds of Witness"), I don't think Miss Climpson is his type! And as for the ex-burglar and the typist!

5. Who correctly predicted not only the real murderer of Phillip Boyes, but also that Harriet would, one day, send for Peter?

Answer: Sylvia Marriott

Well, it would have to be a woman who got it right! Marjorie Phelps actually was very fond of Peter and had (sort of) proposed to him in "The Unpleasantness at The Bellona Club". Eiluned Price was Harriet's other good friend.

6. For what reason did Peter go to see Harriet in their next encounter, "Have His Carcase"?

Answer: She'd found a man with his throat cut

Harriet rang the Morning Star (realising it would be publicity) and the reporter Salcombe Hardy told Peter that 'his Miss Vane' had found a corpse.

7. Harriet admits to herself that Peter strips what than she expected?

Answer: Better

She describes him as having "Better shoulders that I realised, and, thanks Heaven, calves to his legs". Hardly "Phwoarr", but better than nothing!

8. What colour frock does Harriet buy at Peter's request?

Answer: Wine

Peter asks for it to be "Claret - Chateau Margaux 1893 or thereabouts". Not picky, then!

9. Why did Harriet scream when Henry Weldon kissed her?

Answer: She believed she'd been kissed by a murderer

Although Harriet told Henry and his mother that she had seen a snake, it was Henry's snake tattoo that made her realise Henry was also Haviland Martin.

10. In "Gaudy Night", what is the first present Harriet lets Peter buy her?

Answer: A dog collar

Peter is worried about Harriet patrolling the college at night, so he buys her a dog collar with brass knobs ("..too stiff to squeeze, and it'll turn the edge of a blade - and even if anybody hangs you by it, it won't choke you as a rope would") and teaches her self-defence. The chinese ivory chess set was his second gift to her.

11. Why does Harriet first think Lord St. George is Peter?

Answer: His voice

St. George's voice "set her heart beating by its unexpected familiarity". Could Harriet be falling for Peter??

12. Other people fall in love with both Peter and Harriet in "Gaudy Night" - who falls in love with Peter?

Answer: Miss Hillyard

I think all the Dons fall a bit in love with Peter (and why not?) but Miss Hillyard definitely falls hardest!

13. Who is the undergraduate who falls in love with Harriet in "Gaudy Night"?

Answer: Reggie Pomfret

Although I think Jerry develops a bit of a crush on Harriet, it's definitely Reggie Pomfret who tells Harriet he loves her. Harriet feels no stirring at "Byronic" Reggie Farringdon and Mr Jenkyn is a Proctor.

14. In "Busman's Honeymoon", who does Harriet say she wished she could have married?

Answer: Bunter

And on her wedding night, too! Peter is delighted Harriet has so taken to Bunter - he owes him a lot.

15. And, finally, what does Harriet kiss because Peter had laughed about it?

Answer: an aspidistra

She reflects that she must be completely besotted about Peter if his laughter could hallow an aspidistra, but refuses to kiss the cactus until it's shaved. Unfortunately the removal man walks in as she's telling the cactus this!

Source: Author Quiz_Beagle

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