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Persuasions #6, 1984                                                                                                                                            Page 64 

 

QUIZ ON PERSUASION 

Created by Ruth Ludwig
St. Louis, MO

 

(Click here to see answers to the quizzes (not in the original publication of Persuasions Number 6)

 

I.  1. In what county did the Elliots live?

    2. How long did Anne Elliot stay at Uppercross?

    3. When is Michaelmas?

    4. How far from Bath was Kellynch Hall?

    5. What had been Mr. William Elliot’s occupation before his marriage?

    6. What did Captain Wentworth remember most about the “Asp”?

    7. What did Captain Wentworth remember most about the “Laconia”?

    8. According to Anne Elliot, Mr. William Elliot’s greatest failing was _______________

    9. “Anne thought she left great happiness behind her when they quitted the house.” Whose house was it?

  10. Who was referred to in this statement: “He had an affectionate heart. He must love someone.”

II. 1. How old was Sir Walter Elliot? ____________ Elizabeth Elliot? ____________

        William Walter Elliot?________________ Anne Elliot? ____________

     2. Who lived at Uppercross? _______________ at Winthrop? ____________

     3. Who lived in Camden Place? _____________in Laura Place? ____________

     4. Who was Mr. Shepherd? _______________ Dr. Shirley? ____________

          Mrs. Smith? ______________________ Miss Carteret? ____________

     5. Who was the employer of Jemima? __________ of Mackenzie? ____________

III. Who said the following and to whom?

     1. “To your fine mind I well know the sight of such beauty is a real gratification.”
By ___________________________ to

     2. “No, there is nothing worth my staying for.” By __________ to ____________

     3. “Now, how I do wish I understood you.” By ____________ to ____________

     4. “Men have had every advantage of us in telling their own story.”
By ___________________________ to _______________________

     5. “It would have been a happy thing if he had never left you.”
By _____________________________ to ______________________

     6. “I have no idea of being so easily persuaded.” By ____________to ____________

     7. “If I am a fool, I shall be a fool indeed, for I have thought on the subject more than most men.” 
By _______________________ to ___________________