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Quiz about Movies Made From Jane Austens Novels
Quiz about Movies Made From Jane Austens Novels

Movies Made From Jane Austen's Novels Quiz

Jane Austen only wrote six complete novels, but her books have inspired over twice as many movies.

A multiple-choice quiz by skylarb. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
skylarb
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
118,178
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
3290
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (6/10), Guest 72 (6/10), quizzer74 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. The only Jane Austen book that has NOT been made into a movie is "Northanger Abbey."


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Question 2 of 10
2. Which of the following movies was NOT based even loosely on a novel by Jane Austen? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Who played Mr. Darcy in two different movies? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. Which of the following starred as Mr. Darcy in a version of "Pride and Prejudice"? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. The teen flick "Clueless" is a modernization of what Jane Austen novel? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. In 2002, there was talk of filming a sequel to "Bridget Jones's Diary." The book's sequel, "The Edge of Reason," modeled its plot on elements from what Jane Austen novel? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. By the end of the 20th century, which actress had NOT starred as the heroine in a film adaptation of Jane Austen's "Emma"? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. Between 1971 and 1997, how many movie adaptations were made of "Persuasion"? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. What adaptation of a Jane Austen novel was directed by a Canadian and starred Frances O'Connor as Fanny Price? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. What 1995 adaptation of a Jane Austen novel originally aired on A&E as a six part miniseries? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The only Jane Austen book that has NOT been made into a movie is "Northanger Abbey."

Answer: False

A version of "Northanger Abbey" directed by Giles Foster was released in 1987.
2. Which of the following movies was NOT based even loosely on a novel by Jane Austen?

Answer: Jane Austen's Mafia

 The 1998 movie "Mafia" was originally advertised as "Jane Austen's Mafia." It had nothing whatsoever to do with Jane Austen. The advertisement was just a funny contrast, playing off of movies like "Emma" and "Sense and Sensibility," which had been released in previous years and advertised as "Jane Austen's _________." "Bridget Jones's Diary" is loosely based on the plot of "Pride and Prejudice," and even contains a character named Darcy.
3. Who played Mr. Darcy in two different movies?

Answer: Colin Firth

 He starred as Mr. Darcy in the 1995 A&E miniseries "Pride and Prejudice" and again as Mark Darcy in "Bridget Jones's Diary," which is loosely based on the plot of "Pride & Prejudice."
4. Which of the following starred as Mr. Darcy in a version of "Pride and Prejudice"?

Answer: All of these

 Olivier starred in the 1940 version, Rintoul in a 1980 one.
5. The teen flick "Clueless" is a modernization of what Jane Austen novel?

Answer: Emma

 In the movie, Cher corresponds to Emma, and Josh to Mr. Knightely. Elton, not surprisingly, is a parallel for Mr. Elton.
6. In 2002, there was talk of filming a sequel to "Bridget Jones's Diary." The book's sequel, "The Edge of Reason," modeled its plot on elements from what Jane Austen novel?

Answer: Persuasion

 There are numerous parallels between "Persuasion" and "Edge of Reason." Mark Darcy--like Captain Wentworth of "Persuasion"-- rescues Bridget from a cloying child. And there is, in both novels, a scene in which a rival love interest injures herself while showing off. There is a crucial "love letter" in both books. Finally, both stories also share a common character name----Benwick.
7. By the end of the 20th century, which actress had NOT starred as the heroine in a film adaptation of Jane Austen's "Emma"?

Answer: Jennifer Ehle

 Ehle did, however, play Elizabeth Bennet in the A&E miniseries "Pride and Prejudice." Paltrow played Emma in 1996, Beckinsale in 1997 (A&E version), and Godwin in 1972 (BBC).
8. Between 1971 and 1997, how many movie adaptations were made of "Persuasion"?

Answer: Two

 One was released in 1971, another in 1996. The 1996 version stars Amanda Root and Ciarán Hinds.
9. What adaptation of a Jane Austen novel was directed by a Canadian and starred Frances O'Connor as Fanny Price?

Answer: Mansfield Park

 The director was Patricia Rozema, and the movie was a product of Miramax.
10. What 1995 adaptation of a Jane Austen novel originally aired on A&E as a six part miniseries?

Answer: Pride and Prejudice

 This version of "Pride and Prejudice" starred Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy and Jennifer Ehle as Elizabeth. It was so popular, that a "Making of Pride and Prejudice" book was released to the hungry public, and websites were formed to assist addicts of the movie.
Source: Author skylarb

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