Pride and Prejudice (Context)

Question 1

When was Jane Austen born?

Accepted Answer

1775

Question 2

Morning finished at

Accepted Answer

between 3.00 and 4.00pm

Question 3

What was the original name of what we now know as Pride and Prejudice?

Accepted Answer

First Impressions

Question 4

What was her father's occupation?

Accepted Answer

Clergyman

Question 5

Which of the following was the least respectable occupation open to men?

Accepted Answer

Doctor

Question 6

What is 10 pounds in Austen's time worth in the United States (in dollars) today (approx.)?

Accepted Answer

$49, $490

Question 7

Which century saw the rise of female writers?

Accepted Answer

18th

Question 8

How many siblings did Jane Austen have?

Accepted Answer

7

Question 9

Which television/film version of Pride and Prejudice is to be avoided (except for fun)?

Accepted Answer

Pride and Prejudice Zombies

Question 10

How do we refer to England in the time period in which Jane Austen lived?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 11

What months were known as "The Season"?

Accepted Answer

May and June

Question 12

Breakfast was usually at

Accepted Answer

10.00am

Question 13

What was her sister's name?

Accepted Answer

Cassandra

Question 14

It is rumored that Austen fell in love with man though never married. From where did he hail?

Accepted Answer

Ireland

Question 15

From whom did Jane receive an offer of marriage?

Accepted Answer

Harris Bigg-Wither

Question 16

Which form of literature was most popular during the Romantic period?

Accepted Answer

Poetry

Question 17

To what class did Jane Austen and her beloved Elizabeth belong?

Accepted Answer

Gentry

Question 18

Who was set to inherit Longbourn due to its entailment?

Accepted Answer

Mr Collins

Question 19

Between which periods of literature did Jane Austen help transition?

Accepted Answer

Romantic and Realistic

Question 20

Which family in Pride and Prejudice has "new" money?

Accepted Answer

Bingley

Questions 20