How Much Do You Know About Jane Austen?

1. What was Jane's father's occupation?

Rector

Farmer

Lawyer

Newspaper editor

The correct answer is Rector. This suggests that Jane's father was a religious leader or clergyman in a church or parish. A rector is typically responsible for the spiritual guidance and administration of a congregation.

Explanation

The correct answer is Rector. This suggests that Jane's father was a religious leader or clergyman in a church or parish. A rector is typically responsible for the spiritual guidance and administration of a congregation.

2. On what day was Jane Austen born?

December 1st, 1775

December 16th, 1785

December 16th, 1775

April 23, 1762

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3. In which order were Jane Austen's novels published?

Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Mansfield Park, Sense and Sensibility, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion

Sense and Sensibility, Emma, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion

Pride and Prejudice, Northanger Abbey, Mansfield Park, Emma, Sense and Sensibility, Persuasion

Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion

Jane Austen's novels were published in the following order: Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion.

Explanation

Jane Austen's novels were published in the following order: Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion.

4. How many siblings did Jane have?

Eight

Seven

Six

Fifteen

The question asks for the number of siblings Jane had. The answer "Seven" indicates that Jane had seven siblings.

Explanation

The question asks for the number of siblings Jane had. The answer "Seven" indicates that Jane had seven siblings.

5. What was the name of the young man who proposed to Jane when she was 27?

Harris Bigg-Wither

Tom Lefroy

Reginald Bigg-Wither

Sir Percy Blakeney

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6. Which of the following of Jane's novels was NOT left incomplete?

The Watsons

Lady Susan

Sanditon

The Tale of the Two Bad Mice

Lady Susan is not a novel written by Jane Austen. It is a novella, which means it is a shorter work of fiction. The other options, The Watsons, Sanditon, and The Tale of the Two Bad Mice, are all novels that Jane Austen either completed or partially completed. Therefore, the correct answer is Lady Susan.

Explanation

Lady Susan is not a novel written by Jane Austen. It is a novella, which means it is a shorter work of fiction. The other options, The Watsons, Sanditon, and The Tale of the Two Bad Mice, are all novels that Jane Austen either completed or partially completed. Therefore, the correct answer is Lady Susan.

7. What was Jane Austen's mother's first name?

Cassandra

Anne

Jane

Mary

Jane Austen's mother's first name was Cassandra.

Explanation

Jane Austen's mother's first name was Cassandra.

8. Jane's elder sister Cassandra (her confidante) was engaged to a young man who died before they could marry. What was his name?

John Musgrove

Tom Lefroy

Tom Fowle

Fitzwilliam Darcy

Jane's elder sister Cassandra was engaged to a young man named Tom Fowle. However, before they could get married, Tom Fowle passed away.

Explanation

Jane's elder sister Cassandra was engaged to a young man named Tom Fowle. However, before they could get married, Tom Fowle passed away.

9. Which of the following did Jane Austen say (in one of her letters) about her heroine Emma Woodhouse?

"With all dear little Emma's faults, you know she is an excellent creature."

"I do not want people to find her agreeable, as it will save me the trouble of liking them."

"I am going to take a heroine whom no-one but myself will much like."

In this quote, Jane Austen expresses her intention to create a heroine that may not be universally liked by readers. She acknowledges that not everyone will appreciate the character she is creating, but she personally finds her delightful. This quote suggests that Austen is willing to take a risk and deviate from the traditional likable heroine archetype, possibly to create a more complex and realistic character in Emma Woodhouse.

Explanation

In this quote, Jane Austen expresses her intention to create a heroine that may not be universally liked by readers. She acknowledges that not everyone will appreciate the character she is creating, but she personally finds her delightful. This quote suggests that Austen is willing to take a risk and deviate from the traditional likable heroine archetype, possibly to create a more complex and realistic character in Emma Woodhouse.

10. How old was Jane Austen when she died?

108

39

42

41

Jane Austen died at the age of 41.

Explanation

Jane Austen died at the age of 41.