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Quiz about Barbara Taylor Bradford Hold the Dream

Barbara Taylor Bradford: Hold the Dream Quiz

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.

A multiple-choice quiz by divechick. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
divechick

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
261,104

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
180

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Question 1 of 10

1. 'Hold the Dream' is which number book in the series? Hint

Sixth

First

Second

Fourth

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Question 2 of 10

2. 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'? Hint

Daisy

Shane

Emily

Paula

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Question 3 of 10

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

Emily and Alexander

Amanda and Francesca

Robin and Elizabeth

Lorne and Tessa

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Question 4 of 10

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

Shane O'Niell

Anthony, Earl of Dunvale

Jonathan Ainsley

Winston Harte

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Question 5 of 10

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

Ross Nelson

Christopher Lowther

Philip Amory

Jim Fairley

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Question 6 of 10

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

Anthony and his wife Min

Robin and his son Jonathon

Jonathon and his cousin Sarah

Edwina and her son Anthony

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Question 7 of 10

7. 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? Hint

Shane O'Niell

Blackie O'Niell

Winston Harte

Michael Kallinski

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Question 8 of 10

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

David Amory, Paula Fairley, Jonathon Ainsley

Daisy Amory, Robin Ainsley, Shane O'Niell

Jim Fairley, Alexander Barkstone, Sally Harte

David Amory, Jim Fairley and Maggie Barkstone

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Question 9 of 10

9. How were the three Harte family members killed? Hint

Boating accident

Avalanche

Car Crash

Fire

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Question 10 of 10

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

The Top of the World

Shane's Barn in New Milford

Pennistone Royal

Middleham Castle

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 'Hold the Dream' is which number book in the series?

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 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'?

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.

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

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).

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

7. 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?

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.

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

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.

9. How were the three Harte family members killed?

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.

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

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.

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Source: Author divechick

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