Book Trivia- Jane Austen

This isn't really a question, I thought I would just throw this in, I hope you have fun with it.

Emma by Jane Austen

To Miss_____.

Charade

My first displays the wealth and pomp of kings,
Lords of the earth! their luxury and ease.
Another view of man, my second brings,
Behold him there, the monarch of the seas!

But, ah! united, what reverse we have!
Man's boasted power and freedom, all are flown;
Lord of the earth and sea, he bends a slave,
And woman, lovely woman, reigns alone.

Thy ready wit the word will soon supply,
May its approval beam in that soft eye!*

So here is the question: can you explain what this means?

If you have watched Emma you will have heard the first part of this quoted out loud, but I though it would be nice to add the whole thing here for all to see.

Have a wonderful week. The answer will be posted on Sunday, but everyone is free to answer this at anytime.


*This quote was taken from Emma

Book Trivia - Answer for Question 6

Here are the answers to our Book Trivia- Question:

1) Mr. Knightley

2) Harriet Smith

3) Marriage between Robert Martin and Harriet Smith

I hope everyone had fun with the question this week.

Congratulations to any and all who knew the answer. Next question is coming up soon.

Book Trivia - Question 6

Today's question of the week.

Emma

Jane Austen

Quote from the book:

"Nonsense, errant nonsense,as ever was talked!" cried 1)_______. "Robert Martin's manners have sense, sincerity, and good-humour to recommend them; and his mind has more true gentility than 2)_____ could understand."

Questions:

1) Who is speaking this sentence?

2) Who is the speaker referring to?

3) On what subject is this talk about?

There will be more questions from Emma in following weeks, plus other classics. Please feel free to comment on any posting now and in the future. Have a wonderful week.

*This quote was copied exactly from the book of Emma that I am reading.

Book Trivia - Answer for Question 5

Here are the answers to our Book Trivia - Question

Answers:

1) Mr. Knightley

2) Emma

3) backgammon

I hope everyone had fun with the question this week.

Congratulations to any and all who knew the answer. Next question is coming up soon.

Book Trivia - Question 5

Today's question is going to be a little different, I'm going to ask 'you' (the reader) who said what quote. I will give you the book and the author, so that should make it a little easier. I hope you enjoy this.

The book & author

Emma

Jane Austen

From the book: "...your saying to yourself one idle day, 'I think it would be a very good thing for Miss Taylor if Mr. Weston were to marry her,' and saying it again to yourself every now and then afterwards, why do you talk of success?"*

1) Can you name the person who is speaking this sentence?

2) Who was this person speaking to?

3) What game were Emma and her father going to play in the beginning of the book?

There will be more question from Emma in following weeks, plus other classics. Please feel free to comment on any posting now and in the future. Have a wonderful week.

*This quote was copied exactly from the book of Emma that I am reading.

Book Trivia - Answer for Question 4

Here is the answer for our fourth book trivia question:

Author: April Kihlstrom

Book: The Reluctant Thief

Book Trivia - Question 4

Congratulations to any and all who knew the answer. Round 5 is coming up.

Book Trivia - Question 4

This week's book:

Signet Regency Romance

Penguin Putnam Inc.

Copyright 1998

About the Author:

This author has 31 books published and 28 years experience with the publishing industry and how it works.

She is a respected public speaker and has a Master of Science degree in Operations Research.

Her newest book was published in June 0f 2002.

From the book:

pg 41 - Rebecca sat at the window of the bedroom she shared with Penelope. She could not sleep. Somewhere in the house he was asleep.

pg 142 - The trouble was, Hugh couldn't make even himself believe such a bouncer. He was here to see Lady Rebecca. To make certain she was all right.

Can you name this author and book?

A clue will be given on Wednesday and the answer posted on Saturday.

Please feel free to correct any information on this post.

Have a wonderful week.

Please let us know if you like the book trivia, also if you any suggestions for genres for upcoming trivia questions. Thank you.

Book Trivia - Answer for Question 3

Here is the answer to our third book trivia question:

Author: Sheila Walsh

Book Title: The Incomparable Miss Brady

Book Trivia - Question 3

Congratulations to any & all who knew the answer. Round 4 is coming up.

Book Trivia - Question 2

This Week's Book:

A Forge Book

Mystery

Copyright 1995

About the Author:

This author has several genres that she writes - Mystery & Thrillers, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Romance. Today's book is about a 'feline super-sleuth'.

She has twenty books in this series alone, but 'envisions' the series to number 27; altogether she has 92 books with her name on them, either as a contributor or author.

From the book:

pg 65 - Ah, carp. It is a homely little word of one syllable, but sweet to me. Whether one says 'carp' or uses the fancy Oriental term of 'Koi,' they are both goldfish to my mind, and splendid eating.

pg 206 - So she paced, despite her ankle, waiting to go down to the lobby. There she would consult some old guy about a Lake Mead restaurant at an obscure site that coincidentally bore her name, minus a terminal 'r'.

Can you name this author & book?

A Clue will be given on Wednesday and the answer posted on Saturday.

Please feel free to correct any information on this post. Have a wonderful week.

Book Trivia - Question 1

Today's fun question.

Here is some information on this book.

Zebra Regency Romance

Kensington Publishing Corp.

Copyright 1993

About the Author

She is a native of the Pacific northwest where she teaches writing at a liberal arts college. Also holds a Ph.D., is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, dabbles in art, music, drama and avoids exercise unless actually being pursued.

This author had two books come out the year 1993, one book in 1994 and another in 1996.

Inside the book

Cat looked down abashed. "We are friends, Eveline, that is all. Moreover, he has on more than one occasion had the misfortune to see me at my worst. In any case, Cecily has informed me he is a confirmed bachelor." pg 57

"Let me see," Hazelforth murmured as he contemplated the crowd. "Well, well. There's Monte Whiteside. No. No good at all. Three years worth of gambling debts. I recall Miss Catherine has no tolerance for dandies." pg 112

Can you name the author and title of this book?