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The Tenant of Wildfell Hall Trivia Quiz

In my humble opinion, at least as good as "Jane Eyre" (remember all that dull stuff at Lowood school?) or "Wuthering Heights" (barmy, barmy nutters on the moors) - try this quiz on the best Bronte novel of all.

A multiple-choice quiz by rosc. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
rosc

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
185,010

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
673

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who is the tenant of the title? Hint

Arthur Huntingdon

Gilbert Markham

Helen Huntingdon

Mr Lawrence

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of Gilbert Markham's dog, a black and white setter? Hint

Sancho

Bilbo

Groucho

Rover

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Question 3 of 10

3. Of whom is Gilbert most jealous in the early part of the novel? Hint

Mr Lawrence

Mr Hattersley

Arthur Huntingdon

Mr Halford

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who narrates the opening and closing sections of the novel? Hint

Mr Halford

Gilbert Markham

Helen Huntingdon

An unnamed narrator

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who narrates the central section of the novel? Hint

Gilbert Markham

Helen Huntingdon

Arthur Huntingdon

An unnamed narrator

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Question 6 of 10

6. How does Helen meet her first husband? Hint

At a house party

At a ball

At the theatre

On a morning visit

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Question 7 of 10

7. How long has Helen known Arthur before they become engaged? Hint

Four days

Four years

Four weeks

Four months

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Question 8 of 10

8. How does Helen intend to earn her living when she leaves her husband? Hint

Writing

Painting

Teaching music

Sewing

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the final straw that prompts Helen to leave Arthur? Hint

He makes their son get drunk to entertain his friends.

He teaches their son to disobey his mother.

He takes their son hunting and bloods him with the fox's tail.

He installs a governess claiming that Helen is not fit to look after their son.

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Question 10 of 10

10. When do Gilbert Markham and Helen Huntingdon marry? Hint

Spring, 1829

Spring, 1830

Autumn, 1829

Summer, 1829

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is the tenant of the title?

Answer: Helen Huntingdon

Helen Huntingdon, with her small son Arthur, moves into Wildfell Hall at the start of the novel, precipitating lots of local gossip and speculation. Most people assume that she is a widow and she goes by the name 'Mrs Graham'.

2. What is the name of Gilbert Markham's dog, a black and white setter?

Answer: Sancho

Gilbert gives one of Sancho's puppies to little Arthur Huntingdon who names him Rover.

3. Of whom is Gilbert most jealous in the early part of the novel?

Answer: Mr Lawrence

Mr Markham notices Helen's intimacy with Mr Lawrence and is jealous of it to the extent that he attacks Mr Lawrence with his horse whip, though he goes back to offer him help to recover. Only later does he discover that Mr Lawrence is actually Helen's brother.

4. Who narrates the opening and closing sections of the novel?

Answer: Gilbert Markham

The book is written as if a (very long!) letter from Gilbert Markham to his friend, Mr Halford.

5. Who narrates the central section of the novel?

Answer: Helen Huntingdon

Helen gives Gilbert her diary to read and he includes this in his account. The diary takes up more than half the book and explains all the circumstances which led to Helen's mysterious arrival at Wildfell. It also explains to Gilbert why Helen is not free to marry him.

6. How does Helen meet her first husband?

Answer: At a ball

He watches Helen while she is with the aptly-named tedious Mr Boarham, then asks her to dance and spends the rest of the evening with her.

7. How long has Helen known Arthur before they become engaged?

Answer: Four months

Helen's first diary entry is marked June 1st and on October 1st she records that 'All is settled now. My father has given his consent and the time is fixed for Christmas.'

8. How does Helen intend to earn her living when she leaves her husband?

Answer: Painting

Arthur destroys all the paintings Helen did while she lived at Grassmere but when she leaves, she manages to survive by selling her Yorkshire landscapes in London.

9. What is the final straw that prompts Helen to leave Arthur?

Answer: He installs a governess claiming that Helen is not fit to look after their son.

Helen has been planning how she will leave Arthur for some time, but it is when he returns home announcing that Helen is not fit to teach her son that she finally takes the plunge. Miss Myers remains at Grassdale for some time after the child has gone, not as governess!

10. When do Gilbert Markham and Helen Huntingdon marry?

Answer: Summer, 1829

Once he is sure of his bride, Gilbert is eager to marry as early as possible and suggests that spring. Helen is more aware of the proprieties and wants another year's delay. They compromise with an August wedding, taking the whole eight months of their engagement to reconcile Gilbert's mother to his moving so far away.

Source: Author rosc

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