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Quiz about Georgette Heyers Regency England

Georgette Heyer's Regency England Quiz

Georgette Heyer's novels reinvent Regency England, complete with its own language and customs. Would you fit in?

A multiple-choice quiz by bridget3. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
bridget3

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
55,375

Updated
Feb 17 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1650

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is the odd one out? Hint

Phaeton

Curricle

Barouche

Cotillion

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Question 2 of 10

2. What would someone be doing to be accused of 'doing it far too brown'? Hint

Making someone late

Telling a lie

Being obsequious

Getting drunk

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is a 'drab Benjamin'? Hint

Manservant

Overcoat

Clergyman

Dull party

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the odd one out? Hint

Sarcenet

Faro

Basset

Loo

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Question 5 of 10

5. What would you do at Almacks? Hint

Dance

Buy horses

Dine and drink

Gamble

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Question 6 of 10

6. What would you buy from a mantua maker? Hint

Men's clothes

Ladies' clothes

Hats

Boots

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Question 7 of 10

7. What do you do if you 'fork' someone? Hint

Cut in before them

Nudge them

Pick their pocket

Borrow money from them

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is referred to as 'parson's mousetrap'? Hint

Ordination

University

Marriage

Making a will

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Question 9 of 10

9. What would you do with orgeat? Hint

Dance it

Drink it

Wear it

Ride it

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Question 10 of 10

10. Why would you go to Melton Mowbray? Hint

To go to university

To take the waters

To hunt

To elope

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the odd one out?

Answer: Cotillion

Phaeton, barouche and curricle are types of carriage: cotillion is a dance.

2. What would someone be doing to be accused of 'doing it far too brown'?

Answer: Telling a lie

Presumably refers to overdoing the (false) explanation

3. What is a 'drab Benjamin'?

Answer: Overcoat

It is a plain overcoat worn for travelling.

4. What is the odd one out?

Answer: Sarcenet

Basset, pharo and loo are all gambling games. Sarcenet is a dress fabric.

5. What would you do at Almacks?

Answer: Dance

Almacks was a very correct society dance venue for matchmaking mamas.

6. What would you buy from a mantua maker?

Answer: Ladies' clothes

Ladies' {clothes;} a mantua is a type of gown.

7. What do you do if you 'fork' someone?

Answer: Pick their pocket

Forking someone is to pick their pocket. Pocket watches, snuff boxes and seals were all vulnerable.

8. What is referred to as 'parson's mousetrap'?

Answer: Marriage

A disparaging nickname from young bachelors.

9. What would you do with orgeat?

Answer: Drink it

Drink it - it is a soft drink, like barley water, suitable for young ladies

10. Why would you go to Melton Mowbray?

Answer: To hunt

To hunt: Melton Mowbray was a favoured base for riding to hounds. In 1837 (near the end of the Regency, or slightly after that era, depending on your source) a hunting party rampaged through the streets of the town, causing significant damage. This is sometimes suggested to be the source of the phrase "painting the town red", although etymologists think it unlikely.

Source: Author bridget3

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