Q 01/05
A) Maria Edgeworth
B) Charlotte Brontë
C) Jane Austen
D) Fanny Burney
Answer · why
It was her debut novel, published in 1811 with 'By A Lady' on the title page instead of her name.
Q 02/05
A) First Impressions
B) Elinor and Marianne
C) The Dashwoods
D) Barton Cottage
Answer · why
Renaming it after the sisters' qualities rather than their names added what critics call philosophical depth.
Q 03/05
A) By Miss A.
B) By the Author of Emma
C) By A Lady
D) Anonymous
Answer · why
Austen paid for publication herself and made a profit of £140 on the first edition of 750 copies.
Q 04/05
A) Four
B) Three
C) Two
D) Five
Answer · why
Elinor and Marianne carry the story; Margaret is the youngest, aged about thirteen.
Q 05/05
A) Sussex
B) Devon
C) Somerset
D) Kent
Answer · why
After Henry Dashwood's death they are pushed out to a modest cottage in Devon on a relative's land.
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