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A Classical Romance Trivia Quiz

Romance is a theme inherent to many classical books, but how many of the romantics can you remember?

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

Author
ChubbyMonkey

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
316,665

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
500

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who does Elizabeth Bennet fall in love with during Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice'? Hint

William Collins

Charles Bingley

Fitzwilliam Darcy

George Wickham

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Question 2 of 10

2. 'Tess of the d'Urbevilles' was written by Thomas Hardy, but who is Tess' husband? Hint

Angel Clare

James Clare

Alec Stoke-d'Urbeville

Richard Crick

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Question 3 of 10

3. The main romance in 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte is between Catherine and Heathcliffe. But who narrates the tale? Hint

Mr. Lockwood and Nelly Dean

No-one, it is told in the third person

Catherine and Heathcliffe

Mr. Earnshaw

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Question 4 of 10

4. Dostoyevsky's 'Crime and Punishment' features a romance between Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov and whom? Hint

Sonya Semyonovna Marmeladova

Katerina Ivanovna Marmeladova

Marfa Petrovna Svidrigailova

Avdotya Romanovna Raskolnikova

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of Lady Chatterley's lowly lover, from the book by D. H. Lawrence? Hint

Peters

Smith

Jones

Mellors

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Question 6 of 10

6. 'King Solomon's Mines' by H. Rider Haggard features only one romance - who is the lady involved? Hint

Sally

Gagool

Foulata

Beatrice

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Question 7 of 10

7. 'Nineteen Eighty-Four' was written by George Orwell - who does his main character, Winston, fall in love with? Hint

Margaret

Maria

Julia

Polly

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Question 8 of 10

8. 'Emma' by Jane Austen involves a number of romances, but who does Emma marry? Hint

Mr Weston

Mr Churchill

Mr Knightley

Mr Elton

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who does the heroine of 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte fall in love with? Hint

Mr Chesterfield

Mr Rochester

Mr Chesterton

Mr Rochefort

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the first name of Madame Bovary, from Gustave Flaubert's first novel named after her? Hint

Emma

Julia

Jane

Harriet

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who does Elizabeth Bennet fall in love with during Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice'?

Answer: Fitzwilliam Darcy

Mr Darcy is arguably Austen's most famous romantic hero. However, he is not the only man to become engaged during the book - both Mr Bingley and Mr Wickham marry one of Elizabeth's sisters.

2. 'Tess of the d'Urbevilles' was written by Thomas Hardy, but who is Tess' husband?

Answer: Angel Clare

Tess marries Angel Clare. Alec Stoke-d'Urbeville is the first man in the book she applies to for help, James Clare is Angel's father and Richard Crick owns the dairy in which Tess and Angel meet.

3. The main romance in 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte is between Catherine and Heathcliffe. But who narrates the tale?

Answer: Mr. Lockwood and Nelly Dean

The tale is told in two parts. The present is narrated by Mr. Lockwood, a visitor to Wuthering Heights, while Nelly Dean, the nurse, tells the story of the past.

4. Dostoyevsky's 'Crime and Punishment' features a romance between Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov and whom?

Answer: Sonya Semyonovna Marmeladova

Sonya and Rodion enjoy a chaste relationship in the latter stages of the book.

5. What is the name of Lady Chatterley's lowly lover, from the book by D. H. Lawrence?

Answer: Mellors

'Lady Chatterley's Lover' was a hugely controversial book - when first published in the UK, there was a lawsuit against the publishers. It is explicit at times, but also explores many themes of love and class.

6. 'King Solomon's Mines' by H. Rider Haggard features only one romance - who is the lady involved?

Answer: Foulata

Foulata is a beautiful native the trio saves from death. Later she is killed by Gagool, but is unable to save the trapped men in doing so.

7. 'Nineteen Eighty-Four' was written by George Orwell - who does his main character, Winston, fall in love with?

Answer: Julia

Winston and Julia are the two main characters in the book, indulging in a forbidden romance under the eyes of watchful Big Brother. However, Winston is ultimately forced to betray Julia.

8. 'Emma' by Jane Austen involves a number of romances, but who does Emma marry?

Answer: Mr Knightley

Emma spends the novel trying to convince her friend Harriet to marry various gentleman; she eventually decides to marry Mr Knightley when she realises that she has loved him all along.

9. Who does the heroine of 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte fall in love with?

Answer: Mr Rochester

Jane Eyre, the heroine of the book by the same title, falls in love with Mr Rochester while working as a governess for him.

10. What is the first name of Madame Bovary, from Gustave Flaubert's first novel named after her?

Answer: Emma

Madame Bovary is a doctor's wife in love with another - Leon Dupuis.

Source: Author ChubbyMonkey

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