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Books Quiz - Author - Jane Austen (Questions)

Step into Jane Austen’s world of wit, romance and sharp social observation, and see how well you really know her novels, characters and elegant Regency settings.

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Fascinating Fact:

She never married, but her letters and fiction show a close interest in family life and romantic relationships.

In Specialist Books, this quiz focuses on Jane Austen, a classic novelist of manners and morality. You will explore her plots, characters and the subtle social tensions within her stories.

Key Terms

Regency period: The early nineteenth century era in Britain, known for its fashions, manners and social rituals.
Social comedy: Fiction that gently mocks manners, class and behaviour while entertaining the reader.
Marriage plot: A storyline where courtship, engagement and marriage shape the characters’ choices and futures.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What novels did Jane Austen write?

Jane Austen wrote Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, along with shorter works and unfinished pieces.

In what order should I read Jane Austen’s books?

Many readers begin with Pride and Prejudice, then read Sense and Sensibility, Emma and Persuasion, moving on to Mansfield Park and Northanger Abbey once they enjoy her style.

Why is Jane Austen still popular today?

Austen remains popular because her sharp humour, memorable characters and careful studies of love, money and class still feel relevant to modern readers.

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Austen was born in 1775 at the rectory in Steventon, in which English county?

[ ]	Dorset
[ ]	Hampshire
[ ]	Somerset
[ ]	Wiltshire

In 1801 the Austen family moved to which city?

[ ]	Bath
[ ]	Bristol
[ ]	Exeter
[ ]	Plymouth

What is the surname of the five sisters in Pride and Prejudice?

[ ]	Barratt
[ ]	Bartram
[ ]	Bennet
[ ]	Burrell

In Austen's comic novel Emma, what is the title character's surname?

[ ]	Woodbine
[ ]	Woodhouse
[ ]	Woodrow
[ ]	Woodville

Which Austen novel features the character Sir Walter Elliot?

[ ]	Mansfield Park
[ ]	Northanger Abbey
[ ]	Persuasion
[ ]	Sense and Sensibility

Who is the heroine in Mansfield Park?

[ ]	Fanny Boyce
[ ]	Fanny Brice
[ ]	Fanny Price
[ ]	Fanny Rice

What is the title of the short novel Austen wrote in 1795 but never published?

[ ]	Lady Samantha
[ ]	Lady Sarah
[ ]	Lady Sharon
[ ]	Lady Susan

In Pride and Prejudice, what is Mr Darcy's first name?

[ ]	Fitzherbert
[ ]	Fitzpatrick
[ ]	Fitzroy
[ ]	Fitzwilliam

Also in Pride and Prejudice, what is the profession of Mr Wickham?

[ ]	Army officer
[ ]	Clergyman
[ ]	Solicitor
[ ]	Undertaker

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In Northanger Abbey, the heroine, Catherine Morland, enjoys reading what type of novels?

[ ]	Gothic
[ ]	Romantic
[ ]	Science fiction
[ ]	Western

Books Quiz - Author - Jane Austen (Answers)

Austen was born in 1775 at the rectory in Steventon, in which English county?

[ ]	Dorset
[x]	Hampshire
[ ]	Somerset
[ ]	Wiltshire

Jane's father, George Austen, served as the rector of the Anglican parish at Steventon

In 1801 the Austen family moved to which city?

[x]	Bath
[ ]	Bristol
[ ]	Exeter
[ ]	Plymouth

The Jane Austen Centre is situated in Gay Street, Queen Square

What is the surname of the five sisters in Pride and Prejudice?

[ ]	Barratt
[ ]	Bartram
[x]	Bennet
[ ]	Burrell

The sisters are Elizabeth, Jane, Mary, Catherine and Lydia

In Austen's comic novel Emma, what is the title character's surname?

[ ]	Woodbine
[x]	Woodhouse
[ ]	Woodrow
[ ]	Woodville

In the novel's first sentence, Emma is described as "handsome, clever and rich, with a comfortable home and a happy disposition"

Which Austen novel features the character Sir Walter Elliot?

[ ]	Mansfield Park
[ ]	Northanger Abbey
[x]	Persuasion
[ ]	Sense and Sensibility

Persuasion was the last novel Austen managed to complete. She finished it in 1816 one year before she died

Who is the heroine in Mansfield Park?

[ ]	Fanny Boyce
[ ]	Fanny Brice
[x]	Fanny Price
[ ]	Fanny Rice

Fanny Brice was the character played by Barbra Streisand in Funny Girl

What is the title of the short novel Austen wrote in 1795 but never published?

[ ]	Lady Samantha
[ ]	Lady Sarah
[ ]	Lady Sharon
[x]	Lady Susan

Lady Susan was not published until 1871 - 54 years after Austen's death and 76 years after it was written

In Pride and Prejudice, what is Mr Darcy's first name?

[ ]	Fitzherbert
[ ]	Fitzpatrick
[ ]	Fitzroy
[x]	Fitzwilliam

He is referred to as 'Mr Darcy' or just 'Darcy' throughout the novel. His first name is mentioned only twice - in chapters 25 and 35