Connell Guides Quiz #10
This month's theme: The Victorians
Questions and Answers
- 1.
In Rudyard Kipling's 1894 'Song' which popular Victorian instrument goes ‘Pilly-willy-winky-winky-popp!’?
- A.
Guitar
- B.
Banjo
- C.
Drum
- D.
Clarinet
Correct Answer
B. BanjoExplanation
In Rudyard Kipling's 1894 'Song', the popular Victorian instrument that goes 'Pilly-willy-winky-winky-popp!' is the banjo.Rate this question:
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- 2.
With his novel, Her Benny, which author became the first to sell over a million copies of one book?
- A.
Walter Scott
- B.
Silas Hocking
- C.
Charles Dickens
- D.
William Thackeray
Correct Answer
B. Silas HockingExplanation
Silas Hocking became the first author to sell over a million copies of one book with his novel, Her Benny.Rate this question:
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- 3.
In Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, the young Scrooge and his boss, Mr Fezziwig, enjoy some negus at party. What was this strange substance?
- A.
A spicy mixture of wine and port
- B.
A kind of cured sausage
- C.
A pig's stomach filled with oats and berries
- D.
A mixture of milk and brandy
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- 4.
Fanny Price goes to live with Sir Thomas Bertram and his family in Mansfield Park. What was the source of Bertram's incredible wealth?
- A.
Slavery
- B.
Coal
- C.
Steel
- D.
Pins
Correct Answer
A. SlaveryExplanation
The source of Sir Thomas Bertram's incredible wealth in Mansfield Park was slavery. This is evident from the context of the novel, as Mansfield Park is set in the early 19th century when the British Empire heavily relied on the slave trade for economic prosperity. The novel explores themes of morality and societal issues, including the ethical implications of wealth gained from slavery.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which member of the illustrious Brontë family wrote The Tenant of Wildfell Hall in 1848?
- A.
Charlotte
- B.
Emily
- C.
Anne
- D.
Branwell
Correct Answer
C. AnneExplanation
Anne Brontë wrote The Tenant of Wildfell Hall in 1848. She was a member of the famous Brontë family, which included her sisters Charlotte and Emily Brontë. The novel is a feminist work that challenged the societal norms of the time and addressed themes of marriage, alcoholism, and women's independence. Anne's writing style was distinct from her sisters', and she often explored darker and more controversial subjects in her works. The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is considered one of her most significant contributions to literature.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What 'dread disease' caused the deaths of nearly one in four people in 1814 and was the undoing of Smike in Charles Dickens's Nicholas Nickleby?
- A.
Tuberculosis
- B.
Cholera
- C.
Venereal disease
- D.
Common cold
Correct Answer
A. TuberculosisExplanation
Tuberculosis, also known as the "dread disease," caused the deaths of nearly one in four people in 1814. This infectious disease primarily affects the lungs and is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes, making it highly contagious. Tuberculosis was a major public health concern during the 19th century, and its devastating impact is evident in literature as well. In Charles Dickens's novel Nicholas Nickleby, the character Smike is undone by tuberculosis, highlighting the severity and consequences of the disease.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which successful Victorian novel by Edward Bulwer-Lytton, published in 1834, had already been made into at least six feature films by 1950?
- A.
Vril: The Power of the Coming Race
- B.
Zanoni
- C.
The Last of the Barons
- D.
The Last Days of Pompeii
Correct Answer
D. The Last Days of PompeiiExplanation
"The Last Days of Pompeii" is the correct answer because it is a successful Victorian novel written by Edward Bulwer-Lytton and published in 1834. It had already been made into at least six feature films by 1950, indicating its popularity and cultural significance. The novel is set in ancient Pompeii and explores themes of love, betrayal, and the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What Victorian invention was Thomas Hardy reacting to when he wrote: 'Then I vented a cry of hurt, and averted my eyes'?
- A.
The motorcar
- B.
The radio
- C.
The photograph
- D.
The comic book
Correct Answer
C. The photographExplanation
Thomas Hardy was reacting to the invention of the photograph when he wrote the line "Then I vented a cry of hurt, and averted my eyes." This suggests that Hardy had a negative or emotional reaction to the photograph, possibly because it captured a painful or uncomfortable moment. The invention of the photograph during the Victorian era brought about a new way of capturing and preserving images, which could evoke strong emotions in people who were not accustomed to this technology.Rate this question:
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- 9.
In the Gothic novel Melmoth the Wanderer, Charles Maturin describes how his main character sold his soul to the devil – but in exchange for what?
- A.
The throne of a small South Sea Island
- B.
A love potion
- C.
A ship that travels through time
- D.
An extended life-span of 150 years
Correct Answer
D. An extended life-span of 150 yearsExplanation
In the Gothic novel Melmoth the Wanderer, the main character sells his soul to the devil in exchange for an extended life-span of 150 years. This means that the character will live for 150 years longer than a normal human being. This deal with the devil allows the character to have an unusually long life, but it comes at the cost of his soul. This adds to the dark and supernatural elements of the novel, as the character must grapple with the consequences of his decision.Rate this question:
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- 10.
In which novel does a friendly game of tennis ends up with a violent fight between its two competitors?
- A.
The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner by James Hogg
- B.
Vanity Fair by William Thackeray
- C.
The Way We Live Now by Anthony Trollope
- D.
The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens
Correct Answer
A. The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner by James HoggExplanation
In The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner by James Hogg, a friendly game of tennis escalates into a violent fight between the two competitors.Rate this question:
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