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Persuasion Test | Austen, Jane

Persuasion, featuring Jane Austen's oldest heroine has often been regarded as autobiographical!

A multiple-choice quiz by janefan. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
janefan

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
10,979

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
11 / 15

Plays
1697

Last 3 plays: Guest 65 (11/15), Guest 107 (14/15), Guest 82 (15/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. What are the names of the Musgrove girls? Hint

Elizabeth and Louisa

Henrietta and Louisa

Catherine and Jane

Mary and Elizabeth

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Question 2 of 15

2. What is Mrs Clay's first name? Hint

Jane

Phoebe

Mary

Penelope

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Question 3 of 15

3. One of Mrs Croft's brothers is not in the Navy, what is his profession? Hint

No profession, he is a Gentleman

Solicitor

Curate

Army Officer

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Question 4 of 15

4. Henrietta Musgrove is intended for her cousin, what is his name? Hint

Charles Smith

Charles Walker

Charles Musgrove

Charles Hayter

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Question 5 of 15

5. Captain Benwick's fiance died, her name was? Hint

Fanny

Elizabeth

Penelope

Caroline

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Question 6 of 15

6. What is the Elliot's family home called? Hint

Barton Hall

Barton Park

Kellynch Hall

Kellynch Park

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Question 7 of 15

7. In which sea side town does Louisa Musgrove take a fall? Hint

Dover

Brighton

Lyme

Bath

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Question 8 of 15

8. Ann Elliott was born in which year? Hint

1785

1801

1795

1787

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Question 9 of 15

9. What is the name of the Elliot's wealthy cousin living in Bath? Hint

Lady Russell

Lady Dalrymple

Lady De Bourgh

Lady Wentworth

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Question 10 of 15

10. What was Lady Elliot's maiden name? Hint

Stevenson

Fulton

Bennett

Croft

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Question 11 of 15

11. What is Captain Wentworth's Christian name? Hint

Edward

William

Fitzwilliam

Frederick

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Question 12 of 15

12. How old were Elizabeth and Anne when their mother died? Hint

16 and 14

7 and 9

15 and 13

13 and 11

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Question 13 of 15

13. Who 'persuaded' Anne not to marry Captain Wentworth? (Hint: The sound leaves make in the wind!)

Answer: (Title and surname, or surname only)

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Question 14 of 15

14. What is the name of Anne's school friend whom she visits in Bath? Hint

Mrs Walker

Mrs Smith

Mrs O'Brien

Mrs Cathcart

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Question 15 of 15

15. How many children do Mary and Charles Musgrove have? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What are the names of the Musgrove girls?

Answer: Henrietta and Louisa

Some of the more interesting girl's names in Jane's novels.

2. What is Mrs Clay's first name?

Answer: Penelope

A most unusual choice!

3. One of Mrs Croft's brothers is not in the Navy, what is his profession?

Answer: Curate

He is also recently married.

4. Henrietta Musgrove is intended for her cousin, what is his name?

Answer: Charles Hayter

Although Mary Musgrove does not approve!

5. Captain Benwick's fiance died, her name was?

Answer: Fanny

In the movie the name was changed to Phoebe

6. What is the Elliot's family home called?

Answer: Kellynch Hall

7. In which sea side town does Louisa Musgrove take a fall?

Answer: Lyme

On the grandma's steps, one of which still exists!

8. Ann Elliott was born in which year?

Answer: 1787

12 years after Jane herself

9. What is the name of the Elliot's wealthy cousin living in Bath?

Answer: Lady Dalrymple

The Dowager Vicountess

10. What was Lady Elliot's maiden name?

Answer: Stevenson

She died when Anne was only 14 yrs old

11. What is Captain Wentworth's Christian name?

Answer: Frederick

12. How old were Elizabeth and Anne when their mother died?

Answer: 16 and 14

13. Who 'persuaded' Anne not to marry Captain Wentworth? (Hint: The sound leaves make in the wind!)

Answer: Lady Russell

14. What is the name of Anne's school friend whom she visits in Bath?

Answer: Mrs Smith

15. How many children do Mary and Charles Musgrove have?

Answer: 2

Source: Author janefan

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