Jane Austen's Early Life Quiz

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Who confessed that the woman's gift was finer than his own?

Marlowe

Webster

Scott (correct)

Jonson

Why is the mistaken idea that the woman was alone in her literary world?

Her work was not valuable

She overshadowed her contemporaries (correct)

She was not Shakespearean

She had no peers

What does the text suggest about the woman's status among her contemporaries?

She was not Shakespearean

Her work was less valuable because of her contemporaries

She was first among her peers, like Shakespeare (correct)

She was the only talented writer of her time

Where was Jane Austen born?

Steventon Signup and view all the answers

In which county did Jane Austen grow up?

Hampshire Signup and view all the answers

What was the nature of life in provincial towns during Jane Austen's time?

More provincial than now Signup and view all the answers

How was Jane Austen's literary recognition during her time described?

Dim in the literary firmament Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of society do Jane Austen's novels often explore?

Social class Signup and view all the answers

In Jane Austen's works, what is the significance of marriage often portrayed as?

Financial independence Signup and view all the answers

Which theme in Jane Austen's novels involves her heroines challenging the societal norms of the time?

Female independence Signup and view all the answers

What do Austen's characters often subvert in their pursuit of love according to the text?

Social norms Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of Jane Austen's novels celebrates social advancement through hard work and moral character?

Social mobility Signup and view all the answers

What does education represent in Jane Austen's novels according to the text?

A key to personal growth Signup and view all the answers

Which character in Jane Austen's works undergoes a transformation in their understanding of humility and empathy?

Emma Woodhouse Signup and view all the answers

In which novel does a character learn the importance of self-reflection, humility, and the power of love through courtship?

Persuasion Signup and view all the answers

Who among the characters represents a balanced and moral figure that helps another character grow through mistakes?

Mr. Knightley Signup and view all the answers

Which character emphasizes the importance of individuality and self-reflection to another character?

Mr. Tilney Signup and view all the answers

In which novel does a character learn about resilience, self-discovery, and the power of second chances?