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Quiz about Jane Austen And Her Literary Works
Quiz about Jane Austen And Her Literary Works

Jane Austen And Her Literary Works Quiz


Jane Austen's novels have touched the hearts of many. Here are some interesting facts and trivia about the author and her work. Hope you enjoy it!

A multiple-choice quiz by willywonka. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
willywonka
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
17,387
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
10 / 15
Plays
1928
Last 3 plays: Guest 80 (12/15), claudiadg (10/15), pauline53 (15/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. How many novels did Jane Austen finish to completion, and have published during her lifetime, or soon after her death? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. True or false: Jane Austen was widowed just prior to completing her last novel.


Question 3 of 15
3. What is the name of the heroine in Jane Austen's 'Mansfield Park'? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. In which Jane Austen novel does Jane Fairfax appear?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 5 of 15
5. Which of Jane Austen's novels is said to be based loosely on Austen's own memoirs of a mysterious suitors?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 6 of 15
6. In 'Pride And Prejudice', how many Bennet sisters are there?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 7 of 15
7. In 'Mansfield Park', where did the Bertram family reside? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Now a little more about the author. In what year was Jane Austen born? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. How old was Jane Austen when she died? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Of what disease did Jane Austen die? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Where was Jane Austen born? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. What was Jane Austen's father's profession? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. How many siblings did Jane Austen have? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. What is the name of Jane Austen's eldest sister? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. One last question about Austen's work. Which of her novels was published first?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. How many novels did Jane Austen finish to completion, and have published during her lifetime, or soon after her death?

Answer: 6

Although she wrote only six novels in their entirety, several uncompleted novels and her juvenilia were also published. "Lady Susan", was completed, but was not published until 1871.
2. True or false: Jane Austen was widowed just prior to completing her last novel.

Answer: False

Actually, Jane Austen never married although she is said to have been a charming, attractive girl, who had many suitors. She accepted one proposal of marriage, only to renege the next day.
3. What is the name of the heroine in Jane Austen's 'Mansfield Park'?

Answer: Fanny Price

4. In which Jane Austen novel does Jane Fairfax appear?

Answer: Emma

Jane Fairfax is the niece of the garrulous Miss Bates. We find that she has been secretly engaged to Frank Chirchill.
5. Which of Jane Austen's novels is said to be based loosely on Austen's own memoirs of a mysterious suitors?

Answer: Persuasion

This novel is also her most serious. It is a compelling tale of retaliation and forgiveness.
6. In 'Pride And Prejudice', how many Bennet sisters are there?

Answer: five

7. In 'Mansfield Park', where did the Bertram family reside?

Answer: Northampton

8. Now a little more about the author. In what year was Jane Austen born?

Answer: 1775

9. How old was Jane Austen when she died?

Answer: 41

10. Of what disease did Jane Austen die?

Answer: Addison's

11. Where was Jane Austen born?

Answer: Hampshire

12. What was Jane Austen's father's profession?

Answer: Reverend

13. How many siblings did Jane Austen have?

Answer: 7

14. What is the name of Jane Austen's eldest sister?

Answer: Cassandra

There is a sizable amount of correspondence between the two remaining.
15. One last question about Austen's work. Which of her novels was published first?

Answer: Sense And Sensibility

This novel grew out of an adolecent sketch Jane called simply 'Elinor and Marianne'. It became one of her most accomplished novels.
Source: Author willywonka

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