Conviction: A Sequel to Pride and Prejudice Quiz

Answer: Revenge

"Revenge" was published in 2003 in four parts in "The First Line" magazine. "The Wide Sargaso Sea," by Jean Rhys, is a sequel to Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre," told from the perspective of Bertha. "Scarlet" by Alexandra Ripley, is a sequel to "Gone With the Wind."

Answer: Jane Austen

"Pride and Prejudice" remains Jane Austen's most popular novel, although many literary critics consider the darker "Mansfield Park" to be her masterpiece.

Answer: Love

This famous saying has enjoyed much parody. In "Rommel Drives On Deep Into Egypt," for instance, Richard Brautigan wrote, "They say in the spring a young man's fancy turns to thoughts of love. Perhaps if he has enough time left over, his fancy can even make room for a cup of coffee."

Answer: Charlotte Collins

Charlotte, although she never appears in the novel, is mentioned. She receives a letter from Mrs. Darcy.

Answer: Peter Bailee

Peter Bailee, rather, has his heart set on Mrs. Darcy's sister Kitty Bennet, but she, in turn, is enamored with Jacob Markwood's brother Aaron.

Answer: Be Thou My Vision

As sung today, "Be Thou My Vision" first appeared in the "Irish Church Hymnal" (1919). The original words come from Irish monastic tradition, dating around 700 AD. The modern prose translation was published by Mary E. Byrne in 1905, in Volume II of the journal "Erin." It was versified by Eleanor H. Hull and published in Book of the Gael in 1912. Mr. Markwood, of course, would not have created the same verses as did Eleanor Hull almost a century later; therefore, the lyrics you see in "Conviction" are the result of the author's own versification based upon the 1905 English prose translation, and could therefore realistically represent the fictional vicar's translation from the original Gaelic.

The modern version of "Be Thou My Vision" is set to the tune of "Slane," an old Irish folk song included in Patrick W. Joyce's collection, which was published in 1909. Mr. Markwood, obviously, would have set his version to a different tune.

Answer: Aaron Markwood

Aaron Markwood is aware of his calling, but he must summon the courage to publicly defend his convictions. Aaron's father had always hoped his elder son Jacob would become a leading abolitionist, but Jacob instead feels called to the quiet life of a vicar.

Answer: Peter Bailee

I would not wish Mr. Collins on the poor Reverend Markwood. His curate, though not the beneficiary of a strong calling, is nevertheless a dutiful curate. At the time the novel is set, curates would often be given the real work of the parish, while the vicar's only official duty was to preach a sermon once a week. Mr. Markwood, however, insists on performing the mundane duties of his parish.

Answer: All of these

The novel, following Chapman and McKinney's chronology for "Pride and Prejudice," takes place shortly after the marriage of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. The novel begins in the Spring of 1813 and ends after the Battle of Waterloo.

Answer: Napoleon

In explanation for the name of his horse, Major Talbot says, "I respect Napoleon. One must be sure not to underestimate the enemy."