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Quiz about RRs Mansfield Park Quiz
Quiz about RRs Mansfield Park Quiz

RR's 'Mansfield Park' Quiz


'Mansfield Park' isn't my favorite JA novel, but it's a great one (like all her novels). I hope this will be fun to play. PS--please join Friends Group #116, the Jane Austen Lovers group (see homepage).

A multiple-choice quiz by robynraymer. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
robynraymer
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
45,522
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
1695
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Question 1 of 10
1. What are the names of Fanny's cousins, from eldest to youngest? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Why does Fanny live at Mansfield Park? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. With whom does Henry Crawford fall in love? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. How do the Bertram sisters compare? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Why does Mrs. Norris arrange for Fanny to come to Mansfield Park? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Why do Fanny and Edmund object to the others' plan to perform a play? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who is William? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which word best describes Lady Bertram's character? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In their last scene together, how does Mary Crawford act toward Edmund? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Why do some literary critics dislike Fanny? Hint





Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What are the names of Fanny's cousins, from eldest to youngest?

Answer: Tom, Edmund, Maria, Julia

Tom, as the eldest brother, is slated to become the new Sir Thomas when the old one dies.
2. Why does Fanny live at Mansfield Park?

Answer: She's the Bertrams' poor relation.

Fanny's mother is Lady Bertram's sister. The Prices are poor and have many mouths to feed, so the Bertrams take Fanny in.
3. With whom does Henry Crawford fall in love?

Answer: Fanny Price

Fanny thinks Henry's just toying with her, but he's actually in love.
4. How do the Bertram sisters compare?

Answer: Both are spoilt and vain, but Julia is a little less so.

Both sisters are pretty and self-centered, but Julia, the younger sister, is a shade nicer.
5. Why does Mrs. Norris arrange for Fanny to come to Mansfield Park?

Answer: Mrs. N likes to be in charge of projects.

Mrs. Norris is extremely officious--but she doesn't like Fanny at all.
6. Why do Fanny and Edmund object to the others' plan to perform a play?

Answer: They think it's improper.

Edmund and Fanny have high moral standards. (Personally, I think they're prigs.)
7. Who is William?

Answer: Fanny's brother

Fanny's beloved brother William is in the navy. Henry Crawford helps him to get a promotion.
8. Which word best describes Lady Bertram's character?

Answer: indolent

Lady Bertram spends most of the novel on the sofa with her tiny lapdog.
9. In their last scene together, how does Mary Crawford act toward Edmund?

Answer: unapologetic and seductive

Edmund expects Mary to be ashamed of her brother, but she doesn't seem to be.
10. Why do some literary critics dislike Fanny?

Answer: They think she's too mealy-mouthed and moralistic.

Read Marvin Mudrick's book on Jane Austen. He says some pretty scathing stuff about Fanny.
Source: Author robynraymer

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