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Harriet Vane Trivia Quiz

I fell in love with Harriet Vane right along with Lord Peter Wimsey. Here are a few questions on this unforgettable character, created by the mystery maven Dorothy L. Sayers.

A multiple-choice quiz by pryncessr1. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
pryncessr1

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
177,055

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
887

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 171 (9/10), Guest 82 (9/10), Guest 82 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where is Harriet when Lord Peter first meets her? Hint

In a taxi

At one of Helen's parties

In jail

At the communist club

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of Harriet's former lover, whom she is accused of poisoning? Hint

Philip Boyes

Sir Julian Freke

Norman Urquhart

Henry Weldon

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the detective in Harriet's mystery novels? Hint

Mr. Maxwell

Richard Kingston

Steven Barry

Robert Templeton

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these is an authentic Harriet Vane title? Hint

Murder and Mayhem

The Grandfather Clock Mystery

Murder Beneath the Waves

The Fountain-Pen Mystery

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Question 5 of 10

5. What book did Harriet take along to read on her walking tour? Hint

Adam Bede

Tristam Shandy

Northanger Abbey

Master Quinn

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which character's development was Harriet struggling with in "Gaudy Night"? Hint

Wilma

Wendy

Wilfrid

William

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the item in the antique shop that Harriet fell victim to? Hint

A chest with Brummagem handles

An antique globe

A set of carved ivory chessmen

A Jacobean dresser in black oak

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Question 8 of 10

8. While talking with one of the ladies at Shrewsbury College, what does Harriet say she would "go up like" if she once gave way to Peter? Hint

Paper

Smoke

Straw

A twig

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Question 9 of 10

9. What friend was Harriet particularly looking forward to seeing at the Gaudy? Hint

Mary Stokes

Muriel Campshott

Phoebe Tucker

Vera Mollison

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Question 10 of 10

10. With what does Harriet answer Lord Peter's final proposal of marriage? Hint

"Placet"

"Only on one condition...."

"Oui, oui"

"Yes, Peter."

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Apr 14 2024 : Guest 171: 9/10
Mar 25 2024 : Guest 82: 9/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where is Harriet when Lord Peter first meets her?

Answer: In jail

Lord Peter first becomes enamored with Harriet after seeing her in court.

2. What is the name of Harriet's former lover, whom she is accused of poisoning?

Answer: Philip Boyes

Fortunately for Harriet, Lord Peter proved that Norman Urquhart killed his cousin.

3. What is the name of the detective in Harriet's mystery novels?

Answer: Robert Templeton

She eventually regrets giving him such flamboyant taste in clothing.

4. Which of these is an authentic Harriet Vane title?

Answer: The Fountain-Pen Mystery

Another of Harriet's novels was called "Murder by Degrees".

5. What book did Harriet take along to read on her walking tour?

Answer: Tristam Shandy

It must not have been a very interesting book, because she fell asleep.

6. Which character's development was Harriet struggling with in "Gaudy Night"?

Answer: Wilfrid

She eventually decides she will have to completely rewrite the character, after making him more human and complex.

7. What was the item in the antique shop that Harriet fell victim to?

Answer: A set of carved ivory chessmen

Although she thinks they are too expensive, Peter buys them for her anyway.

8. While talking with one of the ladies at Shrewsbury College, what does Harriet say she would "go up like" if she once gave way to Peter?

Answer: Straw

This is a beautiful image, and one of Harriet's first outward admissions of her deep feelings toward Peter.

9. What friend was Harriet particularly looking forward to seeing at the Gaudy?

Answer: Mary Stokes

She found Mary very much changed, and regretted seeing her again.

10. With what does Harriet answer Lord Peter's final proposal of marriage?

Answer: "Placet"

A very untraditional marriage proposal, but one that highlights the intellectual capacity of Lord Peter and Harriet.

Source: Author pryncessr1

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