How Much Do You Know About Jane Austen?
Test your knowledge about the author's life with this trivia quiz!
- 1.
On what day was Jane Austen born?
- A.
December 1st, 1775
- B.
December 16th, 1785
- C.
December 16th, 1775
- D.
April 23, 1762
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- 2.
What was Jane Austen's mother's first name?
- A.
Cassandra
- B.
Anne
- C.
Jane
- D.
Mary
Correct Answer
A. CassandraExplanation
Jane Austen's mother's first name was Cassandra.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What was Jane's father's occupation?
- A.
Rector
- B.
Farmer
- C.
Lawyer
- D.
Newspaper editor
Correct Answer
A. RectorExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 4.
How many siblings did Jane have?
- A.
Eight
- B.
Seven
- C.
Six
- D.
Fifteen
Correct Answer
B. SevenExplanation
The question asks for the number of siblings Jane had. The answer "Seven" indicates that Jane had seven siblings.Rate this question:
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- 5.
In which order were Jane Austen's novels published?
- A.
Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Mansfield Park, Sense and Sensibility, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion
- B.
Sense and Sensibility, Emma, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion
- C.
Pride and Prejudice, Northanger Abbey, Mansfield Park, Emma, Sense and Sensibility, Persuasion
- D.
Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion
Correct Answer
D. Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, PersuasionExplanation
Jane Austen's novels were published in the following order: Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Jane's elder sister Cassandra (her confidante) was engaged to a young man who died before they could marry. What was his name?
- A.
John Musgrove
- B.
Tom Lefroy
- C.
Tom Fowle
- D.
Fitzwilliam Darcy
Correct Answer
C. Tom FowleExplanation
Jane's elder sister Cassandra was engaged to a young man named Tom Fowle. However, before they could get married, Tom Fowle passed away.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What was the name of the young man who proposed to Jane when she was 27?
- A.
Harris Bigg-Wither
- B.
Tom Lefroy
- C.
Reginald Bigg-Wither
- D.
Sir Percy Blakeney
Correct Answer
A. Harris Bigg-Wither -
- 8.
Which of the following of Jane's novels was NOT left incomplete?
- A.
The Watsons
- B.
Lady Susan
- C.
Sanditon
- D.
The Tale of the Two Bad Mice
Correct Answer
B. Lady SusanExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of the following did Jane Austen say (in one of her letters) about her heroine Emma Woodhouse?
- A.
"With all dear little Emma's faults, you know she is an excellent creature."
- B.
"I do not want people to find her agreeable, as it will save me the trouble of liking them."
- C.
"I must confess that I think her as delightful a character as ever appeared in print, and how I shall be able to tolerate those who do not like her at least, I do not know."
- D.
"I am going to take a heroine whom no-one but myself will much like."
Correct Answer
D. "I am going to take a heroine whom no-one but myself will much like."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.Rate this question:
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- 10.
How old was Jane Austen when she died?
- A.
108
- B.
39
- C.
42
- D.
41
Correct Answer
D. 41Explanation
Jane Austen died at the age of 41.Rate this question:
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