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Jane Austen's final novel is often considered to be the most autobiographical of her works. Will Anne Elliott and Frederic Wentworth manage to find happiness, after she had earlier broken their engagement due to the persuasive efforts of her godmother?
11 Persuasion quizzes and 120 Persuasion trivia questions.
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  Persuasion in 'Persuasion'   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Jane Austen's 'Persuasion' is aptly named as many of its characters either exert or succumb to a bit of persuasion during the events of the novel. I'm here to persuade you to match the correct character to each of these instances of persuasion.
Average, 10 Qns, Fifiona81, Feb 15 19
Recommended for grades: 11,12
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Fifiona81 editor
Feb 15 19
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  Persuasion    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz has questions based on the novel 'Persuasion', which is often thought to be the 'life-story' of Jane Austen herself. The heroine of this novel is Austen's oldest, and the book is one of her most serious.
Easier, 10 Qns, moopsy21, Mar 04 16
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  The Wentworths    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the Wentworth family from Jane Austen's "Persuasion". Good luck!
Easier, 10 Qns, maureenee, Jan 28 21
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maureenee
Jan 28 21
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  "Persuasion" Revisited    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This novel is thought to be the most autobiographical of all Jane Austen's novels. Let's explore it together.
Easier, 10 Qns, grateful read, Aug 19 06
Recommended for grades: 11,12
Easier
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  RR's 'Persuasion' Quiz    
Multiple Choice
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This is a quiz about my favorite JA novel. It also happens to be the first funtrivia quiz I wrote, in May of 2001. PS--please join Friends Group #116, the Jane Austen Lovers group (see homepage).
Average, 10 Qns, robynraymer, Jun 11 04
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  Jane Austen - 'Persuasion'    
Multiple Choice
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'Persuasion' was published in 1817 after Jane Austen had died. It was her last completed book.
Average, 10 Qns, Isipingo, Sep 04 19
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Sep 04 19
199 plays
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  Persuasion Test    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Persuasion, featuring Jane Austen's oldest heroine has often been regarded as autobiographical!
Average, 15 Qns, janefan, Aug 12 04
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  Degrees of Persuasion    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Persuasion ranges from tyrannical through bullying, tender, wise, and re-inforcing down to casual and inadvertent. It is met with equal degrees of resistance. Jane Austen's "Persuasion" gives us many examples of both.
Average, 10 Qns, jeremyb, Aug 16 06
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  Tricky-Picky 'Persuasion'    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is on some smaller details of 'Persuasion'.
Average, 10 Qns, Lanire, Apr 21 08
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  The Elliots of Kellynch-Hall    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is another quiz on Jane Austen's "Persuasion", this time on the Elliot family. Good luck and have fun!
Average, 15 Qns, maureenee, Jul 18 23
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Jul 18 23
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trivia question Quick Question
What are the names of the three Elliot sisters, from oldest to youngest?

From Quiz "The Elliots of Kellynch-Hall"




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  Average Persuasion Quiz - 10 Questions    
Multiple Choice
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This is on the book "Persuasion" by Jane Austen. Here are just some random tidbits I picked up from it.
Average, 10 Qns, fullbloom, Sep 23 17
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Persuasion Trivia Questions
1. What kind of people were Sir Walter Elliot and his daughters Elizabeth and Mary?

From Quiz Jane Austen - 'Persuasion'

Answer: proud, self-centred and extravagant

At the beginning of 'Persuasion' the Elliot family are having to leave Kellynch Hall because of Sir Walter Elliot's debts. He, and his eldest daughter, feel they must maintain the standard of living appropriate for a baronet at all costs. The world must still be impressed by the Elliots of Kellynch Hall.

2. At what page, or story, was the favorite Elliot history volume always opened?

From Quiz Persuasion

Answer: Elliot of Kellynch-hall

Sir Elliot always loved to read his favorite family history story, "Elliot of Kellynch-hall."

3. Lady Elliot shares a first name with one of her daughters. Which one?

From Quiz The Elliots of Kellynch-Hall

Answer: Elizabeth

I believe that the practice of naming the eldest daughter after the mother was fairly common. It is interesting that Elizabeth does not resemble her mother at all.

4. There are three Wentworths, Frederick, Edward, and a sister. Who is the sister?

From Quiz The Wentworths

Answer: Mrs. Croft

Mrs. Croft is Frederick and Edward's sister. She is married to Admiral Croft. They have rented Kellynch Hall from Sir Walter Elliot.

5. "Vanity was the beginning and end of _______________'s character; vanity of person and of situation." Who is being described?

From Quiz "Persuasion" Revisited

Answer: Sir Walter Elliot

A rather shallow gentleman. His only comments throughout the book involve how people look, how they rank, and how his family is received and looked upon.

6. What was the name of the only book that Sir Walter Elliot enjoyed reading?

From Quiz Tricky-Picky 'Persuasion'

Answer: Baronetage& The Baronetage

The book was the history record of his family and Sir Walter enjoyed adding some events in by himself as well.

7. What are the names of the Elliot sisters, from eldest to youngest?

From Quiz RR's 'Persuasion' Quiz

Answer: Elizabeth, Anne, Mary

Until the book's end, Mary, the youngest, is the only married sister.

8. What are the names of the Musgrove girls?

From Quiz Persuasion

Answer: Henrietta and Louisa

Some of the more interesting girl's names in Jane's novels.

9. Who is Lady Russell?

From Quiz Jane Austen - 'Persuasion'

Answer: Anne Elliot's godmother

Lady Russell lives close to Kellynch Hall and was the closest friend of Lady Elliot. After Lady Elliot dies, Lady Russell tries to look after Lady Elliot's three daughters. Elizabeth ignores her advice, and Mary marries a match considered suitable for an Elliot of Kellynch Hall. Anne Elliot cares about her and listens to her.

10. What is the last name of Anne's best friend (Lady ________)?

From Quiz Persuasion

Answer: Russell

Lady Russell was Anne's confidante and friend who persuaded her to break ties with Captain Wentworth. Wentworth resented her but then came to forgive her later.

11. How many children total did Sir Walter and Lady Elliot have?

From Quiz The Elliots of Kellynch-Hall

Answer: 4

They had Elizabeth, Anne, a stillborn boy, and Mary. The boy is only mentioned in the Baronetage at the beginning of the novel.

12. In which year did Anne Elliot and Captain Wentworth FIRST become engaged?

From Quiz The Wentworths

Answer: 1806

They first became engaged in 1806 when he was without a ship. He was staying with his brother. That engagement was broken off the same year.

13. Why does Anne go to Uppercross instead of Bath with her father and sister?

From Quiz "Persuasion" Revisited

Answer: Because her sister, Mary, is ill

Mary is a very insecure hypochondriac who continually craves attention. Anne is good-natured enough to oblige her.

14. Who persuaded Anne to refuse Captain Wentworth's first marriage proposal?

From Quiz RR's 'Persuasion' Quiz

Answer: Lady Russell

Lady Russell had been a dear friend of Anne's late mother.

15. What is Mrs Clay's first name?

From Quiz Persuasion

Answer: Penelope

A most unusual choice!

16. How old was Anne Elliot when she first fell in love with Frederick Wentworth?

From Quiz Jane Austen - 'Persuasion'

Answer: 19

Frederick Wentworth had just started his naval career and was staying with his brother, Edward, a curate in the area. Frederick Wentworth wanted to marry Anne Elliot but she was persuaded to refuse him by Lady Russell. Lady Russell did not consider that an insolvent young seaman was a suitable match for an Elliot of Kellynch Hall.

17. What subject did Captain Benwick evidently have "considerable taste" in?

From Quiz Persuasion

Answer: Reading

He was a great reader, though he principally read poetry. Anne gave him some other suggestions to read from, like works of moralists and religious people.

18. What year did Mary and Charles Musgrove marry?

From Quiz The Elliots of Kellynch-Hall

Answer: 1810

Sometimes it is interesting to specualate on why she married him at all! They have two children, Walter and Charles.

19. Edward Wentworth is a clergyman. What is the name of his living?

From Quiz The Wentworths

Answer: Monkford

Frederick goes to stay with him after the episode at Lyme.

20. What does Captain Wentworth say about Anne after seeing her again?

From Quiz "Persuasion" Revisited

Answer: She 'was so altered, he should not know you (her) again.'

His pride has been pricked and he can't admit to any attraction.

21. What did Mr. Elliot study before he married for money?

From Quiz Tricky-Picky 'Persuasion'

Answer: Law

It is said that when Sir Walter tried to make a contact with Mr. Elliot, the young man was engaged in studying law. At that time Elizabeth liked him very much, but he did not pay any attention to her.

22. Which Musgrove sister does Captain Wentworth seem to prefer?

From Quiz RR's 'Persuasion' Quiz

Answer: Louisa

Captain Wentworth never falls in love with either Musgrove sister.

23. One of Mrs Croft's brothers is not in the Navy, what is his profession?

From Quiz Persuasion

Answer: Curate

He is also recently married.

24. Why does Anne Elliot not go to Bath with her father and sister?

From Quiz Jane Austen - 'Persuasion'

Answer: Her younger sister, Mary, is supposed to be ill.

Mary Elliot is married to Charles Musgrove, whose family lives at Uppercross. Charles and Mary live nearby. Mary is like her father and eldest sister, has all the Elliot pride and must be the centre of attention. Anne hates Bath and is a great favourite of the rest of the Musgrove family, so the visit is a welcome change.

25. What was the name of the first ship that Captain Wentworth commanded?

From Quiz Persuasion

Answer: The Asp

"The Laconia" is Captain Wentworth's most recent ship. "The Asp" was his first ship. He described it as "Quite worn out and broken up. Hardly fit for service".

26. What are the names of the three Elliot sisters, from oldest to youngest?

From Quiz The Elliots of Kellynch-Hall

Answer: Elizabeth, Anne, and Mary

Elizabeth was born in 1785, Anne in 1787, and Mary in 1791.

27. The book mentions two of the ships that Captain Wentworth commanded. What were they?

From Quiz The Wentworths

Answer: Laconia and Asp

The Victory was Horatio Nelson's flagship at the battle of Trafalgar. The Golden Hind was Drake's ship, and the Hotspur was one of Horatio Hornblower's (in the C. S. Forester novels).

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