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Quiz about Jean Plaidy Historical Fiction Bonanza

Jean Plaidy Historical Fiction Bonanza! Quiz

I am a big fan of Jean Plaidy's historical fiction books. Her real name is Eleanor Hibbert, but this quiz will focus on the books she wrote under the Jean Plaidy name. The books referenced in the quiz are more recent re-releases from Three Rivers Press

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

Author
furiousfemale

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
336,874

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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189

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which Jean Plaidy novel tells the story of the life of Elizabeth I? Hint

Queen in Waiting

The Courts of Love

In the Shadow of the Crown

Queen of This Realm

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many Jean Plaidy novels does Katherine Howard (Henry VIII's fifth wife) appear in? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which Jean Plaidy novel does Katherine of Aragon NOT appear in? Hint

The King's Secret Matter

To Hold the Crown

The Queen's Secret

Shadow of the Pomegranate

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many novels are in Jean Plaidy's 'Lucrezia Borgia' series? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who is the main female character in "Murder in the Tower"? Hint

Frances, Countess of Essex

Mary I

Anne Boleyn

Mary, Queen of Scots

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Question 6 of 10

6. Many of Jean Plaidy's novels have been re-released starting in 2003. Some of these books have different titles. Which is NOT a new title given to one of her books? Hint

Loyal in Love

For a Queen's Love

The Sixth Wife

The King's Confidante

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Question 7 of 10

7. Charles V of Spain is the focus of the novel "For a Queen's Love".

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who is the "Lady in the Tower"? Hint

Anne Boleyn

Eleanor of Aquitaine

Katherine Howard

Meg Roper

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Question 9 of 10

9. Lehzen is a governess to a future queen in which novel? Hint

In The Shadow of The Crown

Victoria Victorious

Queen of This Realm

Rose without a Thorn

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Question 10 of 10

10. Mary Queen of Scots is NOT executed at the end of "Captive Queen of Scots".

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Jean Plaidy novel tells the story of the life of Elizabeth I?

Answer: Queen of This Realm

I really enjoyed this book. It showed that Elizabeth did have many character flaws, but knew what had to be done in order to be an effective ruler.

2. How many Jean Plaidy novels does Katherine Howard (Henry VIII's fifth wife) appear in?

Answer: 2

"Murder Most Royal" and "Rose without a Thorn".

3. Which Jean Plaidy novel does Katherine of Aragon NOT appear in?

Answer: The Queen's Secret

Katherine of Aragon makes appearances in quite a few Jean Plaidy Tudor novels, not always as the main character though.

4. How many novels are in Jean Plaidy's 'Lucrezia Borgia' series?

Answer: 2

"Madonna of the Seven Hills" and "Light on Lucrezia" were re-released by Three Rivers Press in March 2011. I accidentally read them out of order!

5. Who is the main female character in "Murder in the Tower"?

Answer: Frances, Countess of Essex

This book tells the story of a Countess in an unhappy marriage who goes to extremes in order to marry her lover during the reign of James I.

6. Many of Jean Plaidy's novels have been re-released starting in 2003. Some of these books have different titles. Which is NOT a new title given to one of her books?

Answer: The Sixth Wife

"The Sixth Wife" retains the same title and tells the story of Katherine Parr, Henry VIII's last wife.

"The King's Confidante" was previously published as "Saint Thomas' Eve".

"Loyal in Love" was previously published as "Myself My Enemy".

"For a Queen's Love" was previously published as "The Spanish Bridegroom".

7. Charles V of Spain is the focus of the novel "For a Queen's Love".

Answer: False

The novel focuses on his son Phillip and his marriages.

8. Who is the "Lady in the Tower"?

Answer: Anne Boleyn

Another novel detailing Anne Boleyn's rise and fall. It actually portrays her in a more sympathetic light.

9. Lehzen is a governess to a future queen in which novel?

Answer: Victoria Victorious

A very thorough portrait of one of England's longest reigning queens.

10. Mary Queen of Scots is NOT executed at the end of "Captive Queen of Scots".

Answer: False

This was the second book about Mary and it picks up from her third marriage and the rebellion that ultimately cost her the throne. She is quite a tragic character.

Source: Author furiousfemale

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