The Brontes - 2 - Answers

Published: Thursday 14th October 2021A free quiz about the books and life of the Bronte family.
  1. Which famous novelist wrote the first biography of Charlotte Bronte? Elizabeth Gaskell.
  2. What was the name of the imaginary land created by Charlotte and her brother Branwell? Angria.
  3. Who does Cathy marry in the novel "Wuthering Heights"? Edgar Linton.
  4. How many children did the Bronte sisters have in total? None.
  5. Which of the three Bronte sisters wrote the most novels? Charlotte.
  6. In the 1996 Franco Zeffirelli movie adaption of "Jane Eyre", who starred as Rochester? William Hurt.
  7. How many novels did Anne Bronte write? Two.
  8. The song "Wuthering Heights" featured on Kate Bush's debut album, what was its title? "The Kick Inside".
  9. How many children did Patrick and Marie Bronte have? Six (5 daughters and 1 son).
  10. Who was the author of the novel "Villette"? Charlotte.
  11. In the novel "Agnes Grey", what position was held by the protagonist? Governess.
  12. How old was Emily Bronte when she died in 1848? Thirty.
  13. Who was the author of the novel "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall"? Anne.
  14. In "Jane Eyre" what was the name of Rochester's mad first wife? Bertha.
  15. What was the name of Emily, Charlotte and Anne's brother? (Patrick) Branwell.
  16. In which European city did Emily and Charlotte attend boarding school in 1842? Brussels.
  17. Who was the author of the novel "The Professor"? Charlotte.
  18. Which character is the principal narrator of "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall"? Gilbert Markham.
  19. In the Charlotte Bronte novel "Shirley", what is the title characters surname? Keeldar.
  20. Under what pen-name did Anne Bronte write? Acton Bell.

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