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"A Woman of Substance" (1979) was followed by more entries in the "Emma Harte Saga", all best sellers, and many adapted for television and/or film.
3 quizzes and 30 trivia questions.
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  A Woman Of Substance - Barbara Taylor Bradford    
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This is a quiz on the novel 'A Woman of Substance' written by Barbara Taylor Bradford. It is on the novel itself, not the movie interpretation.
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  Barbara Taylor Bradford: Hold the Dream    
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If you have read the book 'Hold the Dream' in the Barbara Taylor Bradford 'A Woman of Substance' series this quiz should be fairly easy.
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  Barbara Taylor Bradford's 'Angel'    
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I've just read this very cool book called 'Angel'-so I thought I'd make a quiz on it to see how much you know about this really great book and author. Good luck!
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trivia question Quick Question
Emma is the main character of the story. What is her last name?

From Quiz "A Woman Of Substance - Barbara Taylor Bradford"




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Barbara Taylor Bradford Trivia Questions
1. 'Hold the Dream' is which number book in the series?

From Quiz Barbara Taylor Bradford: Hold the Dream

Answer: Second

'Hold the Dream' is the second book in the series by Barbara Taylor Bradford. 'A Woman of Substance' is the first, 'Emma's Secret' is the fourth and 'Just Rewards' is the sixth.

2. Emma is the main character of the story. What is her last name?

From Quiz A Woman Of Substance - Barbara Taylor Bradford

Answer: Harte

3. The book is split into four sections, what is the name of the first section?

From Quiz Barbara Taylor Bradford's 'Angel'

Answer: Shining stars

4. Emma Harte is the head of the Harte family and all of its wealth. When she steps down, which of her grandchildren does she charge to 'Hold the Dream'?

From Quiz Barbara Taylor Bradford: Hold the Dream

Answer: Paula

Paula is her favourite grandchild born to her favourite daughter Daisy. Emily is the daughter of Elizabeth and is given shares in the company. Shane is the grandson of her closest friend Blackie O'Niell.

5. In the beginning of the novel, for what family did both Emma and her father work?

From Quiz A Woman Of Substance - Barbara Taylor Bradford

Answer: The Fairleys

Emma worked as a maid at the Fairley mansion, while her father worked at the Fairley Mill.

6. The novel is based on a poem written by which poet?

From Quiz Barbara Taylor Bradford's 'Angel'

Answer: Francis Thompson

The poem is printed at the beginning of the book, it goes- 'The angels keep their ancient {places;-} 'Turn but a stone, and start a wing! 'Tis ye, tis your estranged faces, That miss the many-splendored thing.'

7. In chapter 10 we witness the christening of Paula's two children. What are their names?

From Quiz Barbara Taylor Bradford: Hold the Dream

Answer: Lorne and Tessa

Lorne and Tessa were christened in the church at Fairly where Emma Hearte had lived as a child. Robin and Elizabeth are Emma's children with her second husband. Emily and Alexander are the children of Elizabeth (first husband) as are Amanda and Francesca (second husband).

8. When Emma was a teenager, with whom did she fall in love, and conceive a child with?

From Quiz A Woman Of Substance - Barbara Taylor Bradford

Answer: Edwin

Edwin Fairley was her first love, and father of Edwina. Gerald was Edwin's brother, and Jack was Emma's father.

9. In the first paragraph we are introduced to Rosie Madigan-the main character, but what is her job?

From Quiz Barbara Taylor Bradford's 'Angel'

Answer: Costume designer

10. After the Christening we see Emily begin a relationship. Who is the lucky man?

From Quiz Barbara Taylor Bradford: Hold the Dream

Answer: Winston Harte

Winston Harte is her third cousin whom she worshipped as a child. Shane is another of her childhood friends and best friend of Winston. Jonathon is her cousin, as is Anthony.

11. What were the names of Emma's brothers?

From Quiz A Woman Of Substance - Barbara Taylor Bradford

Answer: Winston and Frank

Winston was the eldest, then Emma, and Frank was the youngest. Jack was the name of their father. Elizabeth was their mother who died early on in the book.

12. At the start of the story, Paula is married to whom?

From Quiz Barbara Taylor Bradford: Hold the Dream

Answer: Jim Fairley

Jim is the last remaining decendant of Edwin Fairley with whom Emma Harte had her first daughter Edwina. Toward the end of the novel Ross Nelson tries to rape Paula. Philip is her brother whilst Christopher is her uncle.

13. What did Emma name her firstborn?

From Quiz A Woman Of Substance - Barbara Taylor Bradford

Answer: Edwina

Edwina Laura Shane Harte was born one day before Emma's seventeenth birthday. Her other children were Christopher Lowther, twins Robin and Elizabeth Ainsley, and Daisy McGill.

14. What is the name of the popstar whom Rosie goes out with?

From Quiz Barbara Taylor Bradford's 'Angel'

Answer: Johnny Fortune

15. During the novel one of the family members is suspected of murder. Who is it and who were they accused of killing?

From Quiz Barbara Taylor Bradford: Hold the Dream

Answer: Anthony and his wife Min

Min was found drowned and her husband Anthony is suspected of murder. Emma is on holiday at the time leaving Paula to deal with the problem.

16. What type of flowers did Emma hate?

From Quiz A Woman Of Substance - Barbara Taylor Bradford

Answer: roses

When Emma told Edwin she was pregnant, it was in the rose garden that he spurned her and the baby. The smell of roses always made her sick from that day on. Later when she owned Fairley Hall, she had the rose garden destroyed along with the manor.

17. What happens to Johnny at the end of the novel?

From Quiz Barbara Taylor Bradford's 'Angel'

Answer: He gets shot

18. Whilst in New York Paula realises she is in love with one of her childhood friends and starts an affair with him. Who is he?

From Quiz Barbara Taylor Bradford: Hold the Dream

Answer: Shane O'Niell

Shane O'Niell was Paula's best friend until she married Jim. At this point Shane avoided her as he was in love with her. When she visited New York he invited her to stay with him and she realised she to was in love with him.

19. Who was Emma's best friend throughout the whole novel?

From Quiz A Woman Of Substance - Barbara Taylor Bradford

Answer: Blackie

Blackie O'Neill was her true friend.

20. What type of car does Rosie drive?

From Quiz Barbara Taylor Bradford's 'Angel'

Answer: Peugeot Sedan

21. During the novel another tragedy occurs, killing three family members. Who are they.

From Quiz Barbara Taylor Bradford: Hold the Dream

Answer: David Amory, Jim Fairley and Maggie Barkstone

David is Paula's dad and Daisy's husband, Jim Fairley is Paula's husband and father to Lorne and Tessa. Maggie is Alexander's wife.

22. Emma's marriage to Joe Lowther ended when...?

From Quiz A Woman Of Substance - Barbara Taylor Bradford

Answer: he was killed in the war

Emma received a telegram stating that Joe had been killed in action in France.

23. What is the name of Rosies ex-husband?

From Quiz Barbara Taylor Bradford's 'Angel'

Answer: Guy de Montfleurie

24. How were the three Harte family members killed?

From Quiz Barbara Taylor Bradford: Hold the Dream

Answer: Avalanche

Paula's brother Philip was also skiing that day but was near the bottom of the run when the avalanche hit, so survived.

25. What is the name of Emma's estate in England?

From Quiz A Woman Of Substance - Barbara Taylor Bradford

Answer: Pennistone Royal

Pennistone Royal was Emma and Paul McGill's place. Ainsley is the last name of Emma's second husband, Arthur.

26. What is Gavin Ambrose's Job?

From Quiz Barbara Taylor Bradford's 'Angel'

Answer: Actor

27. At the end of the novel Paula and Shane are reconcilled where?

From Quiz Barbara Taylor Bradford: Hold the Dream

Answer: Middleham Castle

After Jim's untimely death Paula isolated herself from Shane feeling guilty for being with him when Jim died. However, after Ross Nelson attempted to rape her Paula realised where she belonged and went to find Shane. Thank you for taking this quiz, I hope you enjoyed it

28. What major family event takes place at the end of the novel?

From Quiz A Woman Of Substance - Barbara Taylor Bradford

Answer: reading of a will

At the end, Emma reads her last will and testament, where her children get an interesting surprise.

29. What is Kevin Madigan's job?

From Quiz Barbara Taylor Bradford's 'Angel'

Answer: Policeman

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