How much do you know about the Regency?
Here's a little test that you can take to determine your knowledge of Regency England. Some of
these questions are pretty easy, but some are really hard. There are 34 questions with 4 multiple choice
answers for each, in no particular order.
No cheating, now!
| 1. What are the actual dates of the Regency? | |
| A. 1811-1820 B. 1790-1830 C. 1801-1815 D. 1800-1850 |
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| 2. Which of the following is not a "horrid" (aka Gothic) novel? | |
| A. The Mysteries of Udolpho B. The Lady of the Lake C. The Castle of Wolfenbach D. The Orphan of the Rhine |
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| 3. Rotten Row is in which park? | |
| A. Hyde Park B. The Green Park C. Richmond Park D. Kensington Gardens |
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| 4. Which of these is not a card game? | |
| A. Faro B. Hazard C. Piquet D. Whist |
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| 5. Which of these counties is best known for its fox hunting? | |
| A. Hertfordshire B. Kent C. Leicestershire D. Shropshire |
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| 6. The Battle of Waterloo was fought in what country? | |
| A. Holland B. France C. Spain D. Belgium |
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| 7. A famous coat maker was -? | |
| A. Hoby B. Weston C. Baxter D. Sturges |
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| 8. Which boots were properly worn with pantaloons? | |
| A. Hessians B. Top boots C. Either one D. Neither |
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| 9. Which of these is not a name of a way of tying one's neckcloth? | |
| A. The Oriental B. The Trone d'Amour C. The Mathematical D. The Toplofty |
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| 10. Money - which of these is not correct? | |
| A. A monkey = 500 pounds B. A crown = half a pound C. 20 shillings = 1 pound D. A groat was more than a farthing |
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| 11. Why did Beau Brummel leave England? | |
| A. He fell out of favor with the Regent B. He was deeply in debt C. He had grown fat D. He liked France better |
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| 12. Were any of Jane Austen's books published in her lifetime? | |
| A. No, none of them were B. Most of them were C. All of them were D. Just one was |
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| 13. What poet created scandals and a great stir in London society? | |
| A. Alfred, Lord Tennyson B. John Keats C. Lord Byron D. Sir Walter Scott |
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| 14. If you wanted to be a miltary officer, how could you get there? | |
| A. You could rise through the ranks. B. You could purchase a commission. C. Both of the above D. Neither of the above - you had to be promoted by a ranking officer |
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| 15. Which of these cities is not a watering place? | |
| A. Bath B. York C. Tunbridge Wells D. Worthing |
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| 16. Which of these London residential locations would be considered unfashionable? | |
| A. Hans Town B. Cavendish Square C. Grosvenor Place D. Albemarle Street |
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| 17. Which of these carriages is a four-wheeled carriage? | |
| A. Tilbury B. Curricle C. Gig D. Phaeton |
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| 18. A "team" is how many horses? | |
| A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Eight |
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| 19. A "frank" is related to: | |
| A. Driving a carriage B. Dancing C. Sending a letter D. Polite conversation |
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| 20. Which of these titles is the highest (just below a duke)? | |
| A. Earl B. Viscount C. Marquis D. Baron |
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| 21. Why was "the Egyptian Hall" in London called that? | |
| A. It held Egyptian artifacts B. The owner was a scholar of antiquities C. The owner was Egyptian D. Its facade was decorated in Egyptian style |
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| 22. Whose were the famous Grecian marbles? | |
| A. Lord Byron B. Lord Elgin C. Lord Alvanley D. Lord Sutherland |
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| 23. In which city did the Prince Regent build his Pavilion? | |
| A. London B. Bath C. Brighton D. Harrogate |
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| 24. Which of these is not a fabric used for ladies' gowns? | |
| A. Cambric B. Jaconet C. Crape D. Nankeen |
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| 25. A "special license" is associated with: | |
| A. Marriage B. Gambling C. Hunting D. Commerce |
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| 26. What is "crossing one's lines" associated with? | |
| A. Breaking the law B. Letter writing C. Sweeping the streets D. Horse racing |
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| 27. Which of these would not be used for a long trip? | |
| A. The Mail coach B. A stagecoach C. A chaise D. A curricle |
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| 28. Which of these does not refer to a jacket or cloak for a woman? | |
| A. Mantle B. Pelisse C. Spencer D. Lappet |
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| 29. Where was much of the English military fighting when the Battle of Waterloo was fought, thereby forcing Wellington to work with his "infamous army"? |
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| A. India B. The West Indies C. The USA D. France |
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| 30. Why did the Prince become a regent for the nation? | |
| A. His father died and his mother was the titular leader of the nation B. His father was senile C. It was an honor always given to the Prince of Wales D. His father went insane |
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| 31. What do Mr. Nash and Mr. King have in common? | |
| A. Both were wealthy India merchants B. Both were Bath masters of ceremonies C. Both were famous bankers D. Both were famous highwaymen |
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| 32. Cribb's Parlor and Limmer's Hotel were associated with -? | |
| A. Dandies B. Ladies C. Sporting men D. Tradesmen |
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| 33. Sleeves for ladies - which of these is the most correct? | |
| A. Long sleeves in the day, short sleeves in the evening B. Short sleeves in the day, long sleeves in the evening C. Long sleeves, both day and evening D. Short sleeves, both day and evening |
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Answers and grading are here.
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