The Life of L.M. Montgomery Trivia Quiz

Answer: Lucy Maud

Lucy liked to be called Maud by her friends and family.

Answer: 24

Her first book was "Anne of Green Gables," and her others include seven more "Anne" books, the Emily trilogy, the Avonlea series, two novels for adults, an autobiography and the novel "The Story Girl."

Answer: Prince Edward Island, Canada

Most of her books were inspired by the lovely scenery on P.E.I.
The island is located about twenty miles off the coast of New Brunswick.

Answer: 1889, when she was 14

Her first writing was published in "The Charlottetown Patriot." Later, she wrote in her journal, "This has really been the proudest day of my life! ... There, in one of the columns was my poem!"

Answer: A writer

In her autobiography, Montgomery wrote, "I cannot remember the time when I was not writing, or when I did not mean to be a writer ... I was an indefatigable little scribbler."

Answer: Yes, but not really in love

Lucy fell in love with a poor farmer named Herman Leard, a man who was not considered a suitable match for her. At the same time, she was engaged to Edwin Simpson, her second cousin. Lucy knew that breaking the engagement would be disgraceful for her family, but she did it anyway. Shortly after, her relationship with Leard also ended. Several years later, in 1911, Lucy married a minister named Ewan MacDonald.

He was a much more suitable match than any of Lucy's other beaux, and she respected him.

However, she never loved him "with a passion."

Answer: Yes, 19 thousand copies were sold in five months

Montgomery was very surprised and delighted that her book had sold so well. She immediately wrote a sequel, "Anne of Avonlea."

Answer: No, she was an only child

Montgomery was an only child her entire life, and had no neighborhood playmates until the age of eight. However, she had two imaginary friends, and loved to name plants, flowers, and trees, (much like the heroines of her novels).

Answer: True

Despite the popularity of all of her books, Montgomery was "pushed to the sidelines" by critics, and not truly recognized as a great Canadian writer until the 1970s. However, a poll taken in 1947 revealed that in Canada she was nearly as beloved as Charles Dickens.

Answer: True

After her death, all of her books remained popular around the world. "Anne of Green Gables" has sold millions of copies and been translated into seventeen languages. It has also been adapted for the screen and stage, inspiring numerous ballets, musicals, television specials, and films.