How Strong Are Your Austen Powers? Match The Quote With The Speaker.

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1.

"I am authorized to tease you on this subject whenever we meet, and nothing in the world advances intimacy so much."
- A.
  
  Mr. John Willoughby, Sense & Sensibility
- B.
  
  Captain Wentworth, Persuasion
- C.
  
  Mr. George Wickham, Pride & Prejudice
- D.
  
  Mr. Henry Tilney, Northanger Abbey
Correct Answer
D. Mr. Henry Tilney, Northanger Abbey

Explanation
In the given quote, the speaker claims to have authorization to tease the listener on a particular subject whenever they meet, suggesting a level of familiarity and closeness between them. Among the given options, Mr. Henry Tilney from Northanger Abbey is the most likely candidate for this quote because the novel explores themes of friendship, romance, and intimacy. Mr. Tilney is known for his playful and teasing nature, making him a suitable choice for the speaker in this quote.

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“I had not known you a month before I felt you were the last man in the world whom I could ever be prevailed upon to marry."
- A.
  
  Miss Emma Woodhouse, Emma
- B.
  
  Miss Anne Elliott, Persuasion
- C.
  
  Miss Elizabeth Bennett, Pride & Prejudice
- D.
  
  Miss Fanny Price, Mansfield Park
Correct Answer
C. Miss Elizabeth Bennett, Pride & Prejudice
3.

"You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope. Tell me not that I am too late, that such precious feelings are gone for ever."
- A.
  
  Mr. George Knightley, Emma
- B.
  
  Captain Wentworth, Persuasion
- C.
  
  Colonel Brandon, Sense & Sensibility
- D.
  
  Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, Pride & Prejudice
Correct Answer
B. Captain Wentworth, Persuasion

Explanation
In this quote, the speaker expresses a deep emotional turmoil, feeling both agony and hope. The mention of piercing the soul and the desperation to not be told that such precious feelings are gone forever suggests a strong and passionate love. This description aligns with Captain Wentworth's character in Persuasion, as he is known for his intense and enduring love for Anne Elliot.

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"You take delight in vexing me! You have no compassion for my poor nerves!" "You mistake me, my dear. I have a high respect for your nerves. They are my old friends."
- A.
  
  Mr. & Mrs. Musgrove, Persuasion
- B.
  
  Mr. & Mrs. Bennett, Pride & Prejudice
- C.
  
  Admiral & Mrs. Croft, Persuasion
- D.
  
  Mr. & Mrs. John Dashwood, Sense & Sensibility
Correct Answer
B. Mr. & Mrs. Bennett, Pride & Prejudice

Explanation
The correct answer is Mr. & Mrs. Bennett, Pride & Prejudice. This is evident from the quote where Mrs. Bennett accuses Mr. Bennett of delighting in vexing her and lacking compassion for her nerves. Mr. Bennett then responds by saying that he actually has a high respect for her nerves and considers them his old friends. This exchange between Mr. and Mrs. Bennett showcases their dynamic and the way they interact with each other.

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"What gentleman among you am I to have the pleasure of making love to?"
- A.
  
  Miss Lydia Bennett, Pride & Prejudice
- B.
  
  Miss Mary Crawford, Mansfield Park
- C.
  
  Miss Louisa Musgrove, Persuasion
- D.
  
  Miss Marianne Dashwood, Sense & Sensibility
Correct Answer
B. Miss Mary Crawford, Mansfield Park

Explanation
In the given quote, the speaker is referring to a gentleman she is interested in having a romantic relationship with. Among the options provided, Miss Mary Crawford from Mansfield Park is the most likely candidate for this quote. In the novel, Miss Crawford is known for her flirtatious nature and her interest in pursuing romantic relationships. Therefore, it can be inferred that she is the one making this statement.

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"While the woman you love lives, and lives for you. All the privilege I claim for my own sex, (it is not a very enviable one; you need not covet it), is that of loving longest, when existence or when hope is gone."
- A.
  
  Miss Catherine Morland, Northanger Abbey
- B.
  
  Miss Emma Woodhouse, Emma
- C.
  
  Miss Anne Elliott, Persuasion
- D.
  
  Miss Jane Bennett, Pride & Prejudice
Correct Answer
C. Miss Anne Elliott, Persuasion
7.

"I am of a cautious temper, and unwilling to risk my happiness in a hurry. Nobody can think more highly of the matrimonial state than myself I consider the blessing of a wife as most justly described in those discreet lines of the poet, 'Heaven's last best gift.'"
- A.
  
  Mr. Henry Tilney, Northanger Abbey
- B.
  
  Captain Benwick, Persuasion
- C.
  
  Mr. Edward Ferrars, Sense & Sensibility
- D.
  
  Mr. Henry Crawford, Mansfield Park
Correct Answer
D. Mr. Henry Crawford, Mansfield Park
8.

“You have shewn that you can dance, and you know we are not really so much brother and sister as to make it at all improper." "Brother and sister! no, indeed!”
- A.
  
  Mr. Edmund Bertram & Miss Fanny Price, Mansfield Park
- B.
  
  Mr. Henry Crawford & Miss Mary Crawford, Mansfield Park
- C.
  
  Mr. George Knightley & Emma Woodhouse, Emma
- D.
  
  Mr. Edward Ferrars & Miss Elinor Dashwood, Sense & Sensibility
Correct Answer
C. Mr. George Knightley & Emma Woodhouse, Emma

Explanation
In this quote, the characters are discussing dancing and the relationship between them. The statement "you know we are not really so much brother and sister as to make it at all improper" suggests that the characters have a close relationship but not a familial one. This implies that they are not related by blood, making it acceptable for them to dance together without it being considered inappropriate. The correct answer is Mr. George Knightley and Emma Woodhouse from the novel Emma.

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"Upon my soul," said he, "I do not know much about him as to all that. But he is a pleasant, good humoured fellow, and has got the nicest little black bitch of a pointer I ever saw. Was she out with him to-day?"
- A.
  
  Sir John, Sense & Sensibility
- B.
  
  Mr. Musgrove, Persuasion
- C.
  
  Sir Thomas Bertram, Mansfield Park
- D.
  
  Mrs. Fanny Ferrars Dashwood, Sense & Sensibility
Correct Answer
A. Sir John, Sense & Sensibility

Explanation
The correct answer is Sir John from Sense & Sensibility. This can be inferred from the statement "Upon my soul, I do not know much about him as to all that", which suggests that the speaker is not very familiar with the person being discussed. Additionally, the mention of the person having a pleasant and good-humored personality aligns with Sir John's character in the novel. The mention of the person having a black bitch of a pointer also matches Sir John, as he is known to have a dog in the story.

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“God knows, I have been a very indifferent lover. But you understand me. Yes, you see, you understand my feelings -- and will return them if you can. At present, I ask only to hear, once to hear your voice."
- A.
  
  Mr. Edmund Bertram, Mansfield Park
- B.
  
  Mr. George Knightley, Emma
- C.
  
  Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, Pride & Prejudice
- D.
  
  Captain Wentworth, Persuasion
Correct Answer
B. Mr. George Knightley, Emma

Explanation
The given quote suggests that the speaker, who is a man, has not been a good lover in the past. However, the person they are speaking to understands them and their feelings. The speaker asks to hear the other person's voice, indicating a desire for a deeper connection. Based on this description, the answer is Mr. George Knightley from the novel Emma.

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How Strong Are Your Austen Powers? Match The Quote With The Speaker.

"I am authorized to tease you on this subject whenever we meet, and nothing in the world advances intimacy so much."

“I had not known you a month before I felt you were the last man in the world whom I could ever be prevailed upon to marry."

"You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope. Tell me not that I am too late, that such precious feelings are gone for ever."

"You take delight in vexing me! You have no compassion for my poor nerves!" "You mistake me, my dear. I have a high respect for your nerves. They are my old friends."

"What gentleman among you am I to have the pleasure of making love to?"

"While the woman you love lives, and lives for you. All the privilege I claim for my own sex, (it is not a very enviable one; you need not covet it), is that of loving longest, when existence or when hope is gone."

"I am of a cautious temper, and unwilling to risk my happiness in a hurry. Nobody can think more highly of the matrimonial state than myself I consider the blessing of a wife as most justly described in those discreet lines of the poet, 'Heaven's last best gift.'"

“You have shewn that you can dance, and you know we are not really so much brother and sister as to make it at all improper." "Brother and sister! no, indeed!”

"Upon my soul," said he, "I do not know much about him as to all that. But he is a pleasant, good humoured fellow, and has got the nicest little black bitch of a pointer I ever saw. Was she out with him to-day?"

“God knows, I have been a very indifferent lover. But you understand me. Yes, you see, you understand my feelings -- and will return them if you can. At present, I ask only to hear, once to hear your voice."