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Quiz about Jane Austen And Her Literary Works

Jane Austen And Her Literary Works Quiz

Jane Austen's novels have touched the hearts of many. Here are some interesting facts and trivia about the author and her work. Hope you enjoy it!

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

Author
willywonka

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
17,387

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
1944

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Question 1 of 15

1. How many novels did Jane Austen finish to completion, and have published during her lifetime, or soon after her death? Hint

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Question 2 of 15

2. True or false: Jane Austen was widowed just prior to completing her last novel.

True

False

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Question 3 of 15

3. What is the name of the heroine in Jane Austen's 'Mansfield Park'? Hint

Elinor Dashwood

Charlotte Lucas

Fanny Price

Augusta Hawkins

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Question 4 of 15

4. In which Jane Austen novel does Jane Fairfax appear?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 5 of 15

5. Which of Jane Austen's novels is said to be based loosely on Austen's own memoirs of a mysterious suitors?

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Question 6 of 15

6. In 'Pride And Prejudice', how many Bennet sisters are there?

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Question 7 of 15

7. In 'Mansfield Park', where did the Bertram family reside? Hint

Brighton

London

Northampton

Bath

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Question 8 of 15

8. Now a little more about the author. In what year was Jane Austen born? Hint

1775

1689

1809

1754

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Question 9 of 15

9. How old was Jane Austen when she died? Hint

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Question 10 of 15

10. Of what disease did Jane Austen die? Hint

Addison's

Polio

Diphtheria

Consumption

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Question 11 of 15

11. Where was Jane Austen born? Hint

London

Hampshire

Birmingham

Hertfordshire

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Question 12 of 15

12. What was Jane Austen's father's profession? Hint

Blacksmith

Barrister

Tailor

Reverend

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Question 13 of 15

13. How many siblings did Jane Austen have? Hint

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Question 14 of 15

14. What is the name of Jane Austen's eldest sister? Hint

Eleanor

Anne

Cassandra

Victoria

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Question 15 of 15

15. One last question about Austen's work. Which of her novels was published first?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many novels did Jane Austen finish to completion, and have published during her lifetime, or soon after her death?

Answer: 6

Although she wrote only six novels in their entirety, several uncompleted novels and her juvenilia were also published. "Lady Susan", was completed, but was not published until 1871.

2. True or false: Jane Austen was widowed just prior to completing her last novel.

Answer: False

Actually, Jane Austen never married although she is said to have been a charming, attractive girl, who had many suitors. She accepted one proposal of marriage, only to renege the next day.

3. What is the name of the heroine in Jane Austen's 'Mansfield Park'?

Answer: Fanny Price

4. In which Jane Austen novel does Jane Fairfax appear?

Answer: Emma

Jane Fairfax is the niece of the garrulous Miss Bates. We find that she has been secretly engaged to Frank Chirchill.

5. Which of Jane Austen's novels is said to be based loosely on Austen's own memoirs of a mysterious suitors?

Answer: Persuasion

This novel is also her most serious. It is a compelling tale of retaliation and forgiveness.

6. In 'Pride And Prejudice', how many Bennet sisters are there?

Answer: five

7. In 'Mansfield Park', where did the Bertram family reside?

Answer: Northampton

8. Now a little more about the author. In what year was Jane Austen born?

Answer: 1775

9. How old was Jane Austen when she died?

Answer: 41

10. Of what disease did Jane Austen die?

Answer: Addison's

11. Where was Jane Austen born?

Answer: Hampshire

12. What was Jane Austen's father's profession?

Answer: Reverend

13. How many siblings did Jane Austen have?

Answer: 7

14. What is the name of Jane Austen's eldest sister?

Answer: Cassandra

There is a sizable amount of correspondence between the two remaining.

15. One last question about Austen's work. Which of her novels was published first?

Answer: Sense And Sensibility

This novel grew out of an adolecent sketch Jane called simply 'Elinor and Marianne'. It became one of her most accomplished novels.

Source: Author willywonka

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