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Quiz about The Forsyte Saga books 13 by John Galsworthy
Quiz about The Forsyte Saga books 13 by John Galsworthy

The Forsyte Saga (books 1-3) by John Galsworthy Quiz

The Forsyte Saga is a series of novels by John Galsworthy. Set in late 19th century to early 20th century England, this story covers three generations of an epic family saga. This quiz covers the first three novels.

A multiple-choice quiz by hannafran. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
hannafran
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
280,887
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
11 / 20
Plays
349
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Question 1 of 20
1. Which is the only Forsyte elder who does not have children? Hint


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Question 2 of 20
2. In the novel, how is Irene's appearence described? Hint


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Question 3 of 20
3. Who do the family secretly call 'the Buccanneer'? Hint


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Question 4 of 20
4. The first book's focus is upon possession. Who is 'The man of possesion" ? Hint


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Question 5 of 20
5. When June and Phil dine with Soames and Irene, what item of decoration to do June and Soames squabble over? Hint


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Question 6 of 20
6. At the ball, what type of dance do Irene and Phil dance to? Hint


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Question 7 of 20
7. What promise did Soames make to Irene when they became engage? Hint


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Question 8 of 20
8. 'Indian Summer of a Forsyte' is an interlude between the first two books. Who falls in love with Irene in this part? Hint


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Question 9 of 20
9. What is Irene's extra interest? Hint


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Question 10 of 20
10. After giving up on Irene, Soames turns his attentions a French girl named Annette. What is Soame's primary reason for marrying her? Hint


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Question 11 of 20
11. On the night of Fleur's birth, which member of the Forsyte family dies?

Answer: (First name)

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Question 12 of 20
12. Jolly and Val go to fight in the Boaer War. How does Jolly die in? Hint


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Question 13 of 20
13. What nickname is Irene and Jolyon's son Jolyon known by? Hint


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Question 14 of 20
14. What is the name of the interlude between the second and third books?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 15 of 20
15. Soames was always disappointed by Fleur and rejected her as a daughter.


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Question 16 of 20
16. What is the name of Fleur's suitor, who is approved by Soames? Hint


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Question 17 of 20
17. Who is the last of the Forsyte elders, who dies at the age of 100? Hint


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Question 18 of 20
18. What social status does Fleur's approved suitor hold? Hint


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Question 19 of 20
19. Why does Jolyon forbid Jon to see Fleur? Hint


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Question 20 of 20
20. Does Fleur end up with her true love Jon or her suitor Michael?

Answer: (First name)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which is the only Forsyte elder who does not have children?

Answer: Timothy

 James is the father of Soames and Winifred, Roger of George and Francie, and Old Jolyon of Young Jolyon.
2. In the novel, how is Irene's appearence described?

Answer: Brown eyes and Blond hair

 This is often stated in the book, however in the 2002 mini-series Irene was played by Gina McKee, a brunette.
3. Who do the family secretly call 'the Buccanneer'?

Answer: Philip Bossiney

 He was so called by George Forsyte in the very first chapter of the very first novel!
4. The first book's focus is upon possession. Who is 'The man of possesion" ?

Answer: Soames

 This comes from Soames obsession with his wife Irene, who secretly is indulging in an affair with Bossiney.
5. When June and Phil dine with Soames and Irene, what item of decoration to do June and Soames squabble over?

Answer: Flowers

 June says she is irritated by the flowers, though her fluster may have more to do with her fiance's infidelities.
6. At the ball, what type of dance do Irene and Phil dance to?

Answer: A Waltz

 This causes some great controversy, spreading rumours of a possible affair!
7. What promise did Soames make to Irene when they became engage?

Answer: He would let her go, if needs be.

 He did not keep this promise, resulting in her running away, when Phil died.
8. 'Indian Summer of a Forsyte' is an interlude between the first two books. Who falls in love with Irene in this part?

Answer: Old Jolyon

 Old Jolyon spends his last months with Irene, slowly falling for her charms. In his will he leaves her £15,000, for her extra interest.
9. What is Irene's extra interest?

Answer: Helping women who have come to grief

 Irene says she lives in Chelsea and spend her time teaching piano and helping these women.
10. After giving up on Irene, Soames turns his attentions a French girl named Annette. What is Soame's primary reason for marrying her?

Answer: He wants a son

 It was a marriage of convenience, both parties got something out of it. Soames had his child and Annette wealth.
11. On the night of Fleur's birth, which member of the Forsyte family dies?

Answer: James

 Soames rushes from his own home having found out he has a daughter and will never have a son. He tells his father, mercifully, that he has a grandson.
12. Jolly and Val go to fight in the Boaer War. How does Jolly die in?

Answer: Typhoid fever

 Holly and Val are undertaking an affiar, though they know of the feud between their famillies. When Jolly finds out, he and Val dare each other to go to war. When June and Holly hear news of Jolly's illness, they enlist as nurses and go themselves.
13. What nickname is Irene and Jolyon's son Jolyon known by?

Answer: Jon

 Jon's young life is then described in the interludes between the second and the third books.
14. What is the name of the interlude between the second and third books?

Answer: Awakening

 This follows 8 year old Jon, living at Robin Hill with his parents.
15. Soames was always disappointed by Fleur and rejected her as a daughter.

Answer: False

Fleur is loved by Soames. He indulges her every whim, much to the annoyance of her mother.
16. What is the name of Fleur's suitor, who is approved by Soames?

Answer: Michael Mont

 However, Fleur has other ideas! She has secretly fallen in love with Irene's son Jon, oblivious to the family rift.
17. Who is the last of the Forsyte elders, who dies at the age of 100?

Answer: Timothy

 Timothy dies last of the old Forsytes, having lived most of his life alone.
18. What social status does Fleur's approved suitor hold?

Answer: baronet

 This marriage would lift the family's own status from 'nouveau riche' to aristocratic upper class.
19. Why does Jolyon forbid Jon to see Fleur?

Answer: Irene will be undefended once he dies

 Jolyon is fearful that Soames will badger Irene, as he knows that he is dying.
20. Does Fleur end up with her true love Jon or her suitor Michael?

Answer: Michael

 In the end of the novel Fleur marries Michael and Jon goes to the USA.
Source: Author hannafran

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