Venetia Trivia Quiz

So, you fancy yourself a fan of Georgette Heyer? Put your knowledge to test and see if you are worthy of the name.

A multiple-choice quiz by bazolian. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
bazolian

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
332,732

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

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Average

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10 / 15

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1. After his wife's death, who else besides Edward Yardley was permitted by Sir Francis Lanyon to cross the threshold of the Lanyon home? Hint

The Reverend Julius Appersett

Sir Matthew Hallow

Dr. Bentworth

Oswald Denny

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2. What is the name of Lord Damerel's estate in Yorkshire? Hint

Undershaw

Elliston Priory

Netherfold

Ebbersley

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3. Mrs. Gurnard is the Lanyons's housekeeper. On which of the Lanyon children did she dote when he/she was young? Hint

Conway

None of the above

Venetia

Aubrey

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4. Venetia spent all her time in Yorkshire and has never set foot any farther than Harrogate. Why was she never introduced into society? Hint

Sir Francis was a recluse and could not abide it.

Her mother passed away and the family was in mourning at the time.

There was not enough money for a proper come-out.

She physically resembled her mother so much that it was feared that she inherited her mother's loose morals as well.

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5. Damerel wasn't always an accomplished rake. Which watershed event of his life launched him into his wandering years of waste and debauchery? Hint

His first experience at love with the older, capricious and more experienced married lady jaded him.

He fought at Waterloo and the war scarred him.

His father died at a young age and foisted too many responsibilities on him.

His parents abandoned him to the care of his nurse who in turn neglected him.

6. Damerel is bewildered that a lady as beautiful and intelligent as Venetia has not yet married or is not being courted. Venetia informs him that, on the contrary, she has two suitors at home and she struggled to find the right word to characterize one of them. Shortly thereafter, Damerel meets Edward Yardley and the next time he sees Venetia, he agreed that the adjective she used to describe Edward was very apt. What epithet did she use to describe Edward Yardley? Hint

Lordly

Pompous

Worthy

Estimable

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7. At Undershaw, trouble arrives to throw Aubrey and Venetia's lives into turmoil in the form of Mrs. Scorrier. Why has Conway packed Mrs. Scorrier and her daughter Charlotte and literally shipped them back to England? Hint

Because Charlotte is with child and he wanted her to set up house and await Conway's return to England.

Because she quarreled with several of Conway's superiors which embarrassed him greatly and had the greatest desire to get rid of her.

Because Charlotte is of a sickly constitution and requires round the clock care that could not be provided while following Conway and the Army of occupation.

Because Venetia wanted to leave for London and there would be no one to take care of Aubrey and the estate.

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8. Mrs. Maria Hendred planned to give a ball in Venetia's honor, which had to be reduced to a dinner with no more than half-a-dozen persons as result of a major event. What happened to occasion that change? Hint

The death of Queen Charlotte.

Venetia is already on the shelf and does not require such a grand party.

Mr. Hendred would be out of town and would not be able to attend.

Napoleon escaped so the whole country was in mourning.

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9. It is no secret that Aubrey has little regard for Edward Yardley and holds him in contempt. Which one is NOT a reason for his aversion to Edward? Hint

That he assumes authority when he has none.

That he finds any excuse to come to Undershaw.

That he constantly refers to Aubrey's infirmity.

That he belittles Aubrey's superior intelligence.

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10. Mrs. Hendred is as flighty as she is kind. She also doesn't shy away from the delights of the table. What diet does she claim Lord Byron has been using due to his tendency to "put on flesh"? Hint

Vinegar and asparagus

Vinegar and hard biscuits

Potatoes and water

Hard biscuits and water

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11. Besides Lord Byron and Shakespeare, the Bible is greatly quoted in Venetia. Which character makes most freely with biblical quotes? Hint

Mrs. Priddy, nurse to the Lanyons

Mrs. Imber, Damerel's housekeeper

Mrs. Gurnard, the housekeeper at the Lanyons

Mrs. Scorrier, Conway's new mother in law

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12. There are several references to Lord Byron in this novel. Which character would like to be mistaken for Byron's "Corsair"? Hint

Conway Lanyon

Oswald Denny

Edward Yardley

Jasper Damerel

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13. Infidelity was quite pervasive in Regency men and it was not frowned upon as it would be in women. Other than Damerel, which other character in Venetia was unfaithful? Hint

Sir Lambert Steeple

Mr. Hendred

Sir John Denny

Sir Francis Lanyon

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14. Lady Steeple would never be a candidate for "mother of the year". She abandoned her children when she left Undershaw. She herself said she never wished for children. She liked Venetia and Conway because they were pretty. But what term did she use to describe Aubrey? Hint

A horrid frog

A sick monkey

A horse faced child

A scowling little thing

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15. How many times did Damerel almost propose to Venetia before he was succesful in completing the proposal? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. After his wife's death, who else besides Edward Yardley was permitted by Sir Francis Lanyon to cross the threshold of the Lanyon home?

Answer: Dr. Bentworth

Dr. Bentworth, Aubrey Lanyon's physician in York was the only one permitted, besides Edward Yardley, to come to Undershaw while Sir Francis was alive.

2. What is the name of Lord Damerel's estate in Yorkshire?

Answer: Elliston Priory

The Dennys's home is Ebbersley, the Lanyons lived at Undershaw and the Yardleys are from Netherfold.

3. Mrs. Gurnard is the Lanyons's housekeeper. On which of the Lanyon children did she dote when he/she was young?

Answer: Conway

Mrs. Gurnard lived in constant mutual jealousy with Mrs. Priddy, the nurse. She doted on Sir Conway Lanyon, who calls her his "dear old Gurney".

4. Venetia spent all her time in Yorkshire and has never set foot any farther than Harrogate. Why was she never introduced into society?

Answer: She physically resembled her mother so much that it was feared that she inherited her mother's loose morals as well.

Lady Lanyon's "demise" is mired in scandal. Venetia is as beautiful as her mother and both Lady Denny and Mrs. Hendred always allude to that scandal whenever they discuss Damerel with Venetia.

5. Damerel wasn't always an accomplished rake. Which watershed event of his life launched him into his wandering years of waste and debauchery?

Answer: His first experience at love with the older, capricious and more experienced married lady jaded him.

Soon after studying the Classics at Oxford, Damerel fell in love and ran off with the beautiful Lady Sophia Vobster. She soon got tired of him and abandoned him for a more mature, sophisticated Venetian. She married the latter when her husband was killed in a curricle accident.

Answer: Worthy

The sarcasm would be lost on Edward and he would agree with that characterization.

Answer: Because she quarreled with several of Conway's superiors which embarrassed him greatly and had the greatest desire to get rid of her.

Mrs. Scorrier is very meddlesome and liberally offers opinion and advice even when they are not sought.

Answer: The death of Queen Charlotte.

Heyer introduces real events to firmly identify the period in which the story takes place. The queen's deteriorating health had been giving the Royal physicians cause for despair. She dies at Kew on the morning of 17th November, the day fixed for Venetia's "coming out" ball.

9. It is no secret that Aubrey has little regard for Edward Yardley and holds him in contempt. Which one is NOT a reason for his aversion to Edward?

Answer: That he belittles Aubrey's superior intelligence.

Edward Yardley is actually in awe of Aubrey's intellect and is even a little afraid of it.

10. Mrs. Hendred is as flighty as she is kind. She also doesn't shy away from the delights of the table. What diet does she claim Lord Byron has been using due to his tendency to "put on flesh"?

Answer: Vinegar and hard biscuits

Heyer is great at providing little details such as these to provide comic relief.

11. Besides Lord Byron and Shakespeare, the Bible is greatly quoted in Venetia. Which character makes most freely with biblical quotes?

Answer: Mrs. Priddy, nurse to the Lanyons

Mrs. Priddy is not shy of evoking the good Book whenever necessary. Damerel flatteringly addresses her as "Mrs.", a courtesy, since she was never married.

12. There are several references to Lord Byron in this novel. Which character would like to be mistaken for Byron's "Corsair"?

Answer: Oswald Denny

Oswald idolizes Lord Byron and his greatest desire is to be mistaken for the Corsair. He combs his hair into wild curls, knots silken handkerchiefs round his neck, and broods over the dark passions in his soul.

13. Infidelity was quite pervasive in Regency men and it was not frowned upon as it would be in women. Other than Damerel, which other character in Venetia was unfaithful?

Answer: Sir John Denny

Affairs among the "muslin company" was very common and Lady Denny confided to Venetia that Sir John had not always been faithful. These dalliances, she claims, do not change men's true affections.

Answer: A sick monkey

Lady Steeple thought children quite ruin one's figure and had no use for them.

15. How many times did Damerel almost propose to Venetia before he was succesful in completing the proposal?

Answer: 3

He was interrupted twice by Aubrey and once by Mr. Hendred. The last line of the book is: "...and now my love", he said returning to Venetia, for the FOURTH time..."

Source: Author bazolian

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