How Much Do You Know About Jane Austen?

Perhaps you've read all her works with great enthusiasm, or maybe you've just seen an Austen film or two. No matter your position, you can enjoy taking this quiz to see how much you truly know about the famous authoress herself.

Quiz Questions

1.
In what year was Jane born?
- A.
  1801
- B.
  1775
- C.
  1768
2.
What was her first officially published work?
- A.
  Pride and Prejudice
- B.
  Mansfield Park
- C.
  Sense and Sensibility
3.
Which of the following works did Jane NOT write?
- A.
  Lady Susan
- B.
  The Watsons
- C.
  Wuthering Heights
4.
Which novel of Jane's was her favorite?
- A.
  Emma
- B.
  Persuasion
- C.
  Northanger Abby
5.
How did Jane's name appear in most of her books?
- A.
  Jane Austen
- B.
  A Lady
- C.
  Currer Bell
6.
In what year did Jane die?
- A.
  1817
- B.
  1830
- C.
  1810
7.
How many siblings did Jane have?
- A.
  Four (all sisters)
- B.
  Seven (one sister and six brothers)
- C.
  Nine (four sisters and five brothers)
8.
How many languages could Jane speak?
- A.
  Two (English and Latin)
- B.
  Three (English, French, and German)
- C.
  Four (English, French, Italian, and sign-language)
9.
True or False: Jane originally wrote Pride and Prejudice under the title "First Impressions."
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
10.
Where can you visit Jane Austen's grave?
- A.
  Westminster Abby
- B.
  Winchester Cathedral
- C.
  Near her family home in Steventon

Quiz Outcomes

1.
A Gallant Effort!
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You have earned yourself some wildflowers from an obliging field. Perhaps you could brush up on your facts a bit, but you made a glorious endeavor. Well, done.
2.
Ceremonious Success!
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You have done your research! It's one thing to possess knowledge of Austen's works, but you have remarkable knowledge of the much-celebrated woman herself. She would truly be proud to hear of such. Here's to happy endings!