In “Northanger Abbey,” to whom is John Thorpe referring when he says “I should like to dine with him; I dare say he gives famous dinners”?
General Tilney
Captain Tilney
Mr Allen
Fill in the blanks from “Pride and Prejudice”: “The gentlemen came; and she thought he looked as if he would have answered her hopes; but, alas! the ladies had crowded round the table, where Miss Bennet was making ***, and Elizabeth pouring out the *** …”
Coffee, tea
Tea, coffee
Hot chocolate, tea
In “Mansfield Park,” what does Mrs. Norris obtain from the housekeeper?
Duck eggs and cream cheese
Pheasants' eggs and a cream cheese
Pheasants’ eggs and cake
In “Emma,” what does Mr. Knightley invite his guests to pick at Donwell Abbey?
Strawberries
Apples
Weeds
What food does Mr. Woodhouse offer to Mrs. Bates?
Tart
Boiled eggs
Boiled potatoes
Fill in the blank: In “Persuasion,” Mrs. Musgrove complains to Anne Elliot about her rambunctious nephews, saying that “one can only keep in tolerable order by more ... than is good for them."
Biscuits
Chocolate
Cake
What type of wine does Mrs Jennings offer to Elinor Dashwood (for her sister)?
Port
Constantia wine
Claret
In “Pride and Prejudice,” what do Kitty and Lydia set out on the table when they meet with Lizzy, Jane and Maria Lucas on their way back from visiting Charlotte?
Cold meat
Cake and biscuits
Stew
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Good job! You really know your way around Austen’s food references.
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Bravo! What excellent knowledge of Austen’s food references.