The Regency Novels of Georgette Heyer

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1. The Regency ton enjoyed many different kinds of entertainments. What kind of party had Lady Cardross promised to take her sister-in-law to that prevented her going down to the country with her husband? An assembly at Almack's A reception at Carlton House A quadrille ball at Lady Cowper's A masqerade in Chiswick

2. Fashions of dress and hair changed almost as often as they do today. Jenny Chawleigh did her hair in a new style before her first assembly. Her husband approved, but how does he describe it? A la Sappho Quakerish Modish In the French style

3. Leaders of fashion could establish new trends overnight. In what way did Arabella start a fashion for the ton? The stylish cut of her dresses. Her total lack of ostentation. The brilliance of her jewels. Her dark hair.

4. To waltz or not to waltz was a vexing question in Regency times. Which hostess was the first in Oversett to hold a waltzing ball? Mrs Mickleby Lady Colebatch Mrs Underhill Mrs Banningham

5. The popular novel was an intriguing diversion. Heyer has her own author, Phoebe Marlow, who publishes her novel, 'The Lost Heir' anonymously. To which other Regency novelist does Heyer compare her? Samuel Richardson Jane Austen Lord Byron Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

6. Riding and driving were important pastimes, as much for their social opportunities as for their own pleasure. What kind of vehicle does Miss Taverner purchase to drive in London, provoking the wrath of her guardian? A curricle A perch phaeton A barouche A gig

7. Ladies of the ton were expected to be sheltered from the less salubrious parts of society, though their husbands and brothers might choose to frequent them. Which of these was unfortunately missing from Lord Sheringham's list of places unsuitable for his wife to visit? Astley's Amphitheatre Peerless Pool Bartholomew Fair Royal Saloon

8. Coming from European society, some of the peculiarities of London ton were difficult for 'The Grand Sophy' to grasp. Which of these dreadful solecisms did she commit? Waltzing at Almack's without permission. Driving down St James' Street. Walking in the park without wearing a hat. Using the wrong cutlery at dinner.

9. Gentlemen's fashion was subject to rules just as strict and even more complex than ladies'. Who wore a green velvet coat and a waistcoat embroidered with pink roses? Sir Nugent Fotherby Sir Peregrine Taverner Alfred, cousin of Lord Damerel Beau Lavenham

10. For what foodstuff were Vauxhall Gardens justly famous? Glazed peacock Rhenish cream Chicken a la Tarragon Wafer-thin ham