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Quiz about Georgette Heyers Regency England
Quiz about Georgette Heyers Regency England

Georgette Heyer's Regency England Quiz


Georgette Heyer's novels reinvent Regency England, complete with its own language and customs. Would you fit in?

A multiple-choice quiz by bridget3. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
bridget3
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
55,375
Updated
Feb 17 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1640
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is the odd one out? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What would someone be doing to be accused of 'doing it far too brown'? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is a 'drab Benjamin'? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the odd one out? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What would you do at Almacks? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What would you buy from a mantua maker? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What do you do if you 'fork' someone? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is referred to as 'parson's mousetrap'? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What would you do with orgeat? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Why would you go to Melton Mowbray? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the odd one out?

Answer: Cotillion

Phaeton, barouche and curricle are types of carriage: cotillion is a dance.
2. What would someone be doing to be accused of 'doing it far too brown'?

Answer: Telling a lie

Presumably refers to overdoing the (false) explanation
3. What is a 'drab Benjamin'?

Answer: Overcoat

It is a plain overcoat worn for travelling.
4. What is the odd one out?

Answer: Sarcenet

Basset, pharo and loo are all gambling games. Sarcenet is a dress fabric.
5. What would you do at Almacks?

Answer: Dance

Almacks was a very correct society dance venue for matchmaking mamas.
6. What would you buy from a mantua maker?

Answer: Ladies' clothes

Ladies' {clothes;} a mantua is a type of gown.
7. What do you do if you 'fork' someone?

Answer: Pick their pocket

Forking someone is to pick their pocket. Pocket watches, snuff boxes and seals were all vulnerable.
8. What is referred to as 'parson's mousetrap'?

Answer: Marriage

A disparaging nickname from young bachelors.
9. What would you do with orgeat?

Answer: Drink it

Drink it - it is a soft drink, like barley water, suitable for young ladies
10. Why would you go to Melton Mowbray?

Answer: To hunt

To hunt: Melton Mowbray was a favoured base for riding to hounds. In 1837 (near the end of the Regency, or slightly after that era, depending on your source) a hunting party rampaged through the streets of the town, causing significant damage. This is sometimes suggested to be the source of the phrase "painting the town red", although etymologists think it unlikely.
Source: Author bridget3

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