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Persuasion (novel)
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  • 1. What is the title of the last novel completed by Jane Austen?
A) Emma
B) Sense and Sensibility
C) Pride and Prejudice
D) Persuasion
  • 2. When was 'Persuasion' published posthumously?
A) 12 January 1818
B) 25 March 1820
C) 18 June 1815
D) 20 December 1817
  • 3. Who is the main protagonist in 'Persuasion'?
A) Captain Frederick Wentworth
B) Anne Elliot
C) Elizabeth Elliot
D) Lady Russell
  • 4. How old was Anne Elliot when she first broke off her engagement with Captain Wentworth?
A) 19 years old
B) 30 years old
C) 25 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) Lady Russell
D) Elizabeth Elliot
  • 6. Why did Sir Walter and Elizabeth move to Bath?
A) For a change of scenery
B) To be closer to family
C) Because they were invited
D) To lower their expenses and reduce debt by renting Kellynch Hall
  • 7. Who is Captain Frederick Wentworth's sister?
A) Sophia Croft
B) Elizabeth Elliot
C) Mary Musgrove
D) Anne Elliot
  • 8. What was the main source of Captain Wentworth's wealth when he returned from abroad?
A) Prize money from capturing enemy vessels
B) Marriage dowry
C) A business venture
D) Inheritance from a relative
  • 9. What is Sir Walter Elliot's primary concern regarding social status?
A) Education
B) Wealth and rank
C) Family lineage
D) Religion
  • 10. Who does Anne Elliot believe she truly loves despite her broken engagement with Captain Wentworth?
A) Charles Musgrove
B) Mr. Shepherd
C) William Elliot
D) Captain Frederick Wentworth
  • 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 naval battle
B) A family dispute
C) A visit to Admiral Croft
D) Louisa's serious injury after jumping from the Cobb seawall
  • 13. Who is William Elliot in relation to Sir Walter?
A) Brother-in-law
B) Nephew
C) Friend
D) Distant cousin and heir presumptive
  • 14. What does Anne discover about William Elliot's character from Mrs. Smith?
A) He is a devoted family member
B) He is a generous and kind man
C) He is an honest businessman
D) He is a cold, calculating opportunist who led Mr. Smith into debt.
  • 15. What does Louisa Musgrove's accident reveal about Captain Wentworth?
A) His feelings for Anne and his realization of the consequences of persuading her to break off their engagement.
B) His desire to marry Louisa
C) His indifference towards relationships
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) Moves in with her
B) Advises her on financial matters
C) Sells her property
D) Helps her recover her remaining assets.
  • 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) An unknown admirer
B) Jane Austen's sister Cassandra
C) A fictional naval officer
D) Charles Austen, Jane Austen's brother.
  • 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 her first novel
D) It was based on true events
  • 21. What is the original working title of 'Persuasion' according to family tradition?
A) Lady Russell's Influence
B) Anne Elliot's Story
C) Captain Wentworth's Return
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 wealth
C) Her beauty
D) Her social status
  • 23. What is the main critique of Sir Walter Elliot's character in 'Persuasion'?
A) His vanity and financial imprudence.
B) His intelligence and wit
C) His kindness and generosity
D) His humility and modesty
  • 24. What is the main reason for Anne Elliot's initial rejection of Charles Musgrove?
A) She prefers city life
B) She dislikes hunting
C) She still loves Captain Wentworth.
D) She wants to travel
  • 25. What is the main reason for Anne Elliot's reconciliation with Captain Wentworth?
A) Financial necessity
B) A family intervention
C) Social pressure
D) Their mutual realization of enduring love.
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