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RR's 'Mansfield Park' Quiz

'Mansfield Park' isn't my favorite JA novel, but it's a great one (like all her novels). I hope this will be fun to play. PS--please join Friends Group #116, the Jane Austen Lovers group (see homepage).

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

Author
robynraymer

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
45,522

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1696

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What are the names of Fanny's cousins, from eldest to youngest? Hint

Jane, Mary, Kitty, Lydia

Eleanor, Marianne, Margaret

Maria, Julia, Henry, Mary

Tom, Edmund, Maria, Julia

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Question 2 of 10

2. Why does Fanny live at Mansfield Park? Hint

She's the governess there.

She was born there.

She's the Bertrams' poor relation.

Her dad is the local clergyman.

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Question 3 of 10

3. With whom does Henry Crawford fall in love? Hint

Julia Bertram

Mrs. Norris

Maria Bertram

Fanny Price

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Question 4 of 10

4. How do the Bertram sisters compare? Hint

Maria is sensible, but Julia is overly romantic.

Both are kind and good, but Maria is prettier.

Both are spoilt and vain, but Julia is a little less so.

Julia is shy and kind, but Maria is spoilt and vain.

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Question 5 of 10

5. Why does Mrs. Norris arrange for Fanny to come to Mansfield Park? Hint

Mrs. N likes to be in charge of projects.

Mrs. N. wants a maidservant to live with her.

Mrs. N. loves Fanny dearly.

Mrs. N. wants Edmund to marry Fanny.

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Question 6 of 10

6. Why do Fanny and Edmund object to the others' plan to perform a play? Hint

Aunt Norris has told them she objects.

They think the play will offend Lady Bertram.

They think it's improper.

They're afraid Tom won't act well.

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who is William? Hint

Mary's brother

Fanny's brother

Tom's brother

Mrs. Norris' servant

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which word best describes Lady Bertram's character? Hint

officious

motherly

back-biting

indolent

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Question 9 of 10

9. In their last scene together, how does Mary Crawford act toward Edmund? Hint

guilty and saddened

shocked and furiously angry

kind and loving

unapologetic and seductive

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Question 10 of 10

10. Why do some literary critics dislike Fanny? Hint

They think she's too mealy-mouthed and moralistic.

They think she's too vain and self-centered.

They think she's too bold and improper.

They think she's too sensible and unemotional.

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What are the names of Fanny's cousins, from eldest to youngest?

Answer: Tom, Edmund, Maria, Julia

Tom, as the eldest brother, is slated to become the new Sir Thomas when the old one dies.

2. Why does Fanny live at Mansfield Park?

Answer: She's the Bertrams' poor relation.

Fanny's mother is Lady Bertram's sister. The Prices are poor and have many mouths to feed, so the Bertrams take Fanny in.

3. With whom does Henry Crawford fall in love?

Answer: Fanny Price

Fanny thinks Henry's just toying with her, but he's actually in love.

4. How do the Bertram sisters compare?

Answer: Both are spoilt and vain, but Julia is a little less so.

Both sisters are pretty and self-centered, but Julia, the younger sister, is a shade nicer.

5. Why does Mrs. Norris arrange for Fanny to come to Mansfield Park?

Answer: Mrs. N likes to be in charge of projects.

Mrs. Norris is extremely officious--but she doesn't like Fanny at all.

6. Why do Fanny and Edmund object to the others' plan to perform a play?

Answer: They think it's improper.

Edmund and Fanny have high moral standards. (Personally, I think they're prigs.)

7. Who is William?

Answer: Fanny's brother

Fanny's beloved brother William is in the navy. Henry Crawford helps him to get a promotion.

8. Which word best describes Lady Bertram's character?

Answer: indolent

Lady Bertram spends most of the novel on the sofa with her tiny lapdog.

9. In their last scene together, how does Mary Crawford act toward Edmund?

Answer: unapologetic and seductive

Edmund expects Mary to be ashamed of her brother, but she doesn't seem to be.

10. Why do some literary critics dislike Fanny?

Answer: They think she's too mealy-mouthed and moralistic.

Read Marvin Mudrick's book on Jane Austen. He says some pretty scathing stuff about Fanny.

Source: Author robynraymer

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