7) The Aftermath of Romanticism, 19th century

Question 1

Which century is the first century of travelling?

Answer 1

19th

Question 2

Who wrote the 1st historical, regional, Anglo-Irish and Big House novel and what is its name?

Answer 2

Maria Edgeworth, Castle Rackrent

Question 3

What is a big house novel?

Answer 3

we have a picture of a big house, it’s used to illustrate the sociological differences (owners, children, servants), common in Irish history, used to reflect the situation of Irish during that time

Question 4

Walter Scott

Answer 4

The Waverley Novels, Ivanhoe

Question 5

Which author made Scotland attractive for the 19th century society?

Answer 5

Walter Scott

Question 6

What is the setting of most books written by Jane Austen?

Answer 6

rural England

Question 7

Jane Austen

Answer 7

Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Mansfield Park, Emma

Question 8

What are features of Jane Austen’s writing?

Answer 8

ironic exposure of affectation, affirmation of the virtues of restraint, good conduct, good manners, sound reason, marriage as desirable and admirable social institution, self-knowledge, practicality, emphasis on learning and judging

Question 9

When was Pride and Prejudice published?

Answer 9

1813

Question 10

What is the name of the village where the Bennet family lives?

Answer 10

Meryton

Question 11

Who marries Mr. Collins?

Answer 11

Charlotte Lucas

Question 12

Who marries Wickham?

Answer 12

Lydia Bennet