Persuasion (novel)
  • 1. What is the title of the last novel completed by Jane Austen?
A) Sense and Sensibility
B) Persuasion
C) Emma
D) Pride and Prejudice
  • 2. When was 'Persuasion' published posthumously?
A) 25 March 1820
B) 20 December 1817
C) 12 January 1818
D) 18 June 1815
  • 3. Who is the main protagonist in 'Persuasion'?
A) Lady Russell
B) Captain Frederick Wentworth
C) Elizabeth Elliot
D) Anne Elliot
  • 4. How old was Anne Elliot when she first broke off her engagement with Captain Wentworth?
A) 30 years old
B) 25 years old
C) 19 years old
D) 27 years old
  • 5. Who persuaded Anne to end her relationship with Frederick Wentworth?
A) Charles Musgrove
B) Sir Walter Elliot
C) Elizabeth Elliot
D) Lady Russell
  • 6. Why did Sir Walter and Elizabeth move to Bath?
A) To lower their expenses and reduce debt by renting Kellynch Hall
B) To be closer to family
C) Because they were invited
D) For a change of scenery
  • 7. Who is Captain Frederick Wentworth's sister?
A) Sophia Croft
B) Anne Elliot
C) Mary Musgrove
D) Elizabeth Elliot
  • 8. What was the main source of Captain Wentworth's wealth when he returned from abroad?
A) A business venture
B) Marriage dowry
C) Prize money from capturing enemy vessels
D) Inheritance from a relative
  • 9. What is Sir Walter Elliot's primary concern regarding social status?
A) Education
B) Religion
C) Wealth and rank
D) Family lineage
  • 10. Who does Anne Elliot believe she truly loves despite her broken engagement with Captain Wentworth?
A) William Elliot
B) Mr. Shepherd
C) Captain Frederick Wentworth
D) Charles Musgrove
  • 11. What prompts Anne to reconsider her feelings for Captain Wentworth after their separation?
A) A visit from Mary Musgrove
B) An invitation to a ball
C) Meeting him again in Bath and Uppercross
D) A letter from Lady Russell
  • 12. What event at Lyme Regis causes Captain Wentworth to re-examine his feelings for Anne?
A) A family dispute
B) Louisa's serious injury after jumping from the Cobb seawall
C) A naval battle
D) A visit to Admiral Croft
  • 13. Who is William Elliot in relation to Sir Walter?
A) Distant cousin and heir presumptive
B) Nephew
C) Brother-in-law
D) Friend
  • 14. What does Anne discover about William Elliot's character from Mrs. Smith?
A) He is an honest businessman
B) He is a cold, calculating opportunist who led Mr. Smith into debt.
C) He is a generous and kind man
D) He is a devoted family member
  • 15. What does Louisa Musgrove's accident reveal about Captain Wentworth?
A) His indifference towards relationships
B) His feelings for Anne and his realization of the consequences of persuading her to break off their engagement.
C) His desire to marry Louisa
D) His dislike for Anne
  • 16. Who does Captain Benwick become engaged to after recovering from his illness?
A) Anne Elliot
B) Louisa Musgrove
C) Henrietta Musgrove
D) Mary Musgrove
  • 17. What does Anne do for Mrs. Smith after her marriage to Captain Wentworth?
A) Helps her recover her remaining assets.
B) Advises her on financial matters
C) Moves in with her
D) Sells her property
  • 18. What is the main theme of 'Persuasion' according to Gillian Beer?
A) Social class
B) Family loyalty
C) The moral dangers and implications of persuasion.
D) Romantic love
  • 19. Who inspired parts of 'Persuasion' according to Sheila Johnson Kindred?
A) A fictional naval officer
B) Jane Austen's sister Cassandra
C) Charles Austen, Jane Austen's brother.
D) An unknown admirer
  • 20. What is the significance of Persuasion among Jane Austen's novels?
A) It was co-authored with another writer
B) It was written over a relatively narrow space of two or three years.
C) It was based on true events
D) It was her first novel
  • 21. What is the original working title of 'Persuasion' according to family tradition?
A) Anne Elliot's Story
B) Captain Wentworth's Return
C) Lady Russell's Influence
D) The Elliots
  • 22. What is the main quality of Anne Elliot that makes her stand out in 'Persuasion'?
A) Her relative maturity and introspection.
B) Her beauty
C) Her wealth
D) Her social status
  • 23. What is the main critique of Sir Walter Elliot's character in 'Persuasion'?
A) His intelligence and wit
B) His kindness and generosity
C) His humility and modesty
D) His vanity and financial imprudence.
  • 24. What is the main reason for Anne Elliot's initial rejection of Charles Musgrove?
A) She dislikes hunting
B) She still loves Captain Wentworth.
C) She wants to travel
D) She prefers city life
  • 25. What is the main reason for Anne Elliot's reconciliation with Captain Wentworth?
A) Financial necessity
B) A family intervention
C) Their mutual realization of enduring love.
D) Social pressure
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