Judith McNaught Trivia

1. What was Zach's complete name in the novel?

From Quiz Perfect - A Novel by Judith McNaught

Answer: Zachary Benedict Stanhope

In the beginning of the novel we are introduced to Zach's origins. His family name is Stanhope, however, when his grandmother kicks him out of the house and he becomes a movie star, he cuts out stanhope and uses his middle name Benedict as his last name.

From Quiz Every Breath You Take

Answer: Mitchell and William

Mitchell and William share the same father but different mothers. Edward is their father and Billy and Danny are Cecil's great-grandsons.

From Quiz All About JM's Books

Answer: Alexandra

Meredith Alexandra Bancroft and Matthew Allen Farrell appear in the novels "Paradise" and "Perfect".

From Quiz Judith McNaught Books Quotes

Answer: Ramon Galverra

In "Tender Triumph", Katie is afraid to commit to Ramon since her last marriage went horribly because she denied her gut instinct. She senses that Ramon is hiding something from her, and is reluctant to commit. He sends her away because he never has concrete proof (ie: a declaration) of her love. Once she discovers the reason for his secretiveness, she returns to him, apologizes, and tells him she loves him. This was his response.

From Quiz Perfect - A Novel by Judith McNaught

Answer: 7 Million

Originally allocated with $45 million dollars and four months allocated for filming. 'Destiny' was one month behind schedule and $7 million dollars over budget owing to a number of bizarre production problems.

From Quiz Every Breath You Take

Answer: 10 million

Two million was all Kate would have been able to come up with; 20 million is what Mitchell planned to offer the kidnapper and one million was just to throw it off.

From Quiz Almost Paradise

Answer: Lisa

Caroline was Meredith's mother. Phyllis was her secretary and Avery was the woman who had designs on Matt.

From Quiz Judith McNaught Books Quotes

Answer: Sloan Reynolds

This quote is from "Night Whispers", when Sloan and Noah are preparing a midnight snack in Noah's Palm Beach residence.

From Quiz Judith McNaught Books

Answer: She saved his life and in return he ruined hers

Jordan finally agreed to marry Alex out of a combination of guilt and pity. She saved his life by shooting a man, and when she passed out he took her to a tavern to recover. They were seen together and her reputation was damaged past recall. He refused to subject her to a life of whoring herself, so he married her. He did not realize he loved her until later, and when he met her she was not the beauty she would later become. Her family lived in near poverty, so there was little or no dowry to be had. Elizabeth Grangerfield was Jordan's mistress a while before he met and married Alex.

From Quiz Perfect - A Novel by Judith McNaught

Answer: He was wearing new jeans

The main thing that convinces Julie to give Zach a ride is the fact that he is wearing new jeans. As is written in the novel: "His jeans were new she realised, noticing for the first time the telltale vertical crease down the front of the legs when he stood up...Julie had never before offered a hitchhiker a ride...but she decided to do it this time, not only because he'd changed her tire, or because he seemed nice, but also because of a simple pair of jeans - new jeans."

From Quiz Every Breath You Take

Answer: Kira Dunhill, Leight & Michael Valente, Zack & Julie Benedict

Mitchell conceded to his new secretary that jewelry should atone for missing the Opening Night (Chapter 45).

From Quiz Almost Paradise

Answer: Matt's bodyguard/chauffer

Joe reappears in "Perfect".

From Quiz All About JM's Books

Answer: Clayton Westland

Clayton Westmoreland masqueraded as a commoner and became neighbors with Whitney.

From Quiz Judith McNaught Books Quotes

Answer: Elizabeth Cameron

In "Almost Heaven", Elizabeth witnesses an encounter during which Ian Thornton is accused of cheating. This quote is taken from much later in the book, when she, Ian, Alex, and Jordan are getting ready to play cards.

From Quiz Judith McNaught Books

Answer: saying point blank that she'd been trying to seduce him

Victoria actually did all of these things to try to placate her husband. However, Jason still thought she believed a mistress would be "considerate of him" so he did his best to ignore her overtures. It was the following outburst that finally convinced Jason of what his wife wanted, "When I offer to play chess with you, you get angry. When I try to seduce you, you get nasty...and when I bring you a gift you go off to London to see your mistress!" (Judith McNaught "Once and Always" pg 317)

From Quiz Perfect - A Novel by Judith McNaught

Answer: Call Police I've been kidnapped

When Zach makes a phone call, Julie writes on three different pieces of paper 'CALL POLICE. I'VE BEEN KIDNAPPED'. She then tells Zach that they have to stop and eat something because she is hypoglycemic. They stop at a McDonald's and Julie pays for the food with her ten dollar note which has the note wrapped up in it. However the silly cashier sees the note and gives Julie away.

From Quiz Every Breath You Take

Answer: Bloody Mary

Aunt Olivia enjoys Sherry after a meal; vodka is what Mitchell prefers and tomato juice is the drink Kate was having at the bar while in Anguilla.

From Quiz Almost Paradise

Answer: Kevin Costner

Meredith and Matt overheard this remark from shoppers at Bancroft when they (the shoppers) saw Matt carrying Meredith. Meredith was in a skiing accident.

From Quiz All About JM's Books

Answer: Paul Richardson

Paul Richardson was in both "Perfect" and "Night Whispers".

From Quiz Judith McNaught Books Quotes

Answer: Victoria Seaton

In "Once and Always", Victoria becomes thoroughly vexed with Jason, her husband, due to a misunderstanding that occured on their wedding night. This quote is taken from the scene in which she finally convinces Jason that she wants to seduce him.

From Quiz Judith McNaught Books

Answer: breaking them out of Newgate

Ian's job was to cheat at the tables, Alex's was to run said victim through, Elizabeth's was to shoot the victim before he could object, and Jordan was responsible for getting them all out of jail, or as Elizabeth put it, "Breaking us all out of Newgate" (Judith McNaught "Almost Heaven" pg. 368)

From Quiz Perfect - A Novel by Judith McNaught

Answer: Takes off his clothes so that he will freeze to death

After Zach dives into the stream looking for Julie, he collapses near a snow boulder and starts taking off his clothes so that he will freeze to death. Julie watches him from her hiding place, however she comes to his rescue and manages to take him back to the cabin. This scene is the turning point in the novel where Julie truly believes in Zach's innocence.

From Quiz Every Breath You Take

Answer: MacNeil and Childress

MacNeil and Childress were also the detectives that were assigned to keep Mitchell Wyatt under surveillance.

From Quiz Almost Paradise

Answer: a car

It was a Jaguar.

From Quiz All About JM's Books

Answer: Noel

Noel is Stephen's nephew. John is the son of Nicholas du Ville. Jonathon is the son of Ian Thornton.

From Quiz Judith McNaught Books Quotes

Answer: Michael Valente

This quote, taken from "Someone to Watch Over Me", is from Courtney and Michael's first meeting. Courtney opens up the conversation by wondering over the phrase "How do you do?"

From Quiz Judith McNaught Books

Answer: Clayton Westmoreland

Clayton Westmoreland, Duke of Claymore persevered in his quest for Whitney's hand. In the course of doing so, he also won her heart. Nicki (Nicholas) DuVille was a close friend of Whitney's. He helped launch her debut in France, and fell in love with her along the way. Andre Rosseau was a devoted suitor who ran to do her every bidding at balls and such. Paul Sevarin was Whitney's childhood obsession. She fancied herself in love with him, and did eventually wring out a proposal. However, once she had it she realized that he wanted her money as much as, or more, than he wanted her. She came to her senses, and eventually she and Clayton got around to the 'happily ever after' part.

From Quiz Perfect - A Novel by Judith McNaught

Answer: Meredith and Matt Farrell

Zach wrote those words in a letter he had delivered to Julie through his best friend Matt Farrell. Matt and his wife Meredith visit Julie and give her Zach's letter in which he admits that he loves her.

From Quiz Every Breath You Take

Answer: dreamboat

Olivia is introducing Mitchell to friends at his grand-father's party and he seems to be causing quite a stir among the ladies. She says..."I know what the ladies are thinking,...They're thinking you're a dreamboat!" (Chapter 3).

From Quiz Almost Paradise

Answer: Perfect

Matt was the friend of Zach Benedict (the main character in "Perfect").

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