Fun Trivia : DuMaurier, Daphne

Structure Sub-topic of: Authors D-G Quizzes Interesting Questions, Facts and Information There are a total of 10 general entries. Special Topics Jamaica Inn The Book Rebecca The Life, Novels and Movies of Daphne du Maurier "Rebecca" (the novel) All About "Rebecca" Daphne du Maurier's Novels

Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information

DuMaurier, Daphne

Who does Maxim telephone after the meeting with Dr. Baker?

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Frank. Driving home from the meeting with the doctor took a few days and when the heroine and Maxim returned home to Manderley, they saw the magnificent building burning to the ground.



Who approaches Maxim and the heroine with a letter Rebecca wrote before she was killed?

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Jack Favell. Rebecca's death was temporarily determined to be suicide, and the letter indicated that she wanted to tell Jack something later in the day the she supposedly killed herself. This is strong evidence that Rebecca was murdered.



At the inquest, a man of which profession says that he is positive that the holes that sank Rebecca's boat were deliberate?

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shipbuilder. The judge continues questioning Maxim, and at one point asks whether or not Maxim and Rebecca's relationship was happy. This is too overwhelming for the heroine; she faints.



After a body is discovered on the shore, Maxim tells the heroine the truth about Rebecca, his former wife, and reveals that he killed her. The heroine is reassuring Maxim that everything will be alright, when the telephone rings; the magistrate is on the line. What is his name?

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Colonel Julyan. The magistrate is calling to ask Maxim if it is possible he made a mistake when he identified Rebecca's body the first time.



While entertaining a few guests, one inquires as to whether or not Maxim and the heroine will be hosting an annual ball, as they used to when Rebecca was alive. Which guest was this?

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Lady Crowan . Maxim reluctantly agrees to the ball, while the heroine is racking her brain for a brilliant costume to amaze everybody.



What excuse does the heroine make to Mrs. Danvers for being in Rebecca's old bedroom?

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she saw the window was unfastened. Mrs. Danvers can see right through the heroine's insubstantial excuses, and shows her around Rebecca's room, in an eerie manner. The heroine becomes flustered and quickly excuses herself.



Soon after arriving at Manderley, Maxim's sister Beatrice and her husband Giles come for a visit. Beatrice encourages the heroine to take up what hobby?

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horseback riding. Beatrice is unique in this story, in that she has no ulterior motives for her actions, and is friendly and conversational with the heroine.



Over what meal does Maxim propose to the heroine?

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breakfast. After Maxim informs Mrs. Van Hopper of the upcoming wedding, Mrs. Van Hopper privately tells the heroine that she is making the biggest mistake of her life, and that Maxim is only marrying her because he can't stand being alone.



Mrs. Van Hopper and the heroine were staying at the Monte Carlo, a resort, when they meet Maxim De Winter. In which country is the Monte Carlo located?

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Monaco. Mrs. Van Hopper embarrasses the heroine by asking intrusive questions and making brash comments to Maxim.