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How Much Do You Know About Jane Austen?

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

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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.

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How Much Do You Know About Jane Austen? - Quiz

Test your knowledge about the author's life with this trivia quiz!

2. On what day was Jane Austen born?

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

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

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4. How many siblings did Jane have?

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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10. How old was Jane Austen when she died?  

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Jane Austen died at the age of 41.

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What was Jane's father's occupation?
On what day was Jane Austen born?
In which order were Jane Austen's novels published?
How many siblings did Jane have?
What was the name of the young man who proposed to Jane when she was...
Which of the following of Jane's novels was NOT left incomplete?
What was Jane Austen's mother's first name?
Jane's elder sister Cassandra (her confidante) was engaged to a...
Which of the following did Jane Austen say (in one of her letters)...
How old was Jane Austen when she died?  
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