Lucy Worsley on The Death of Jane Austen: Life in her teens and twenties

The video explores Jane Austen's life, focusing on her social activities as a young debutante, contrasting Victorian perceptions with modern historical insights. It discusses her family's move to Barth for better marriage prospects and her early writing endeavors, including the challenges she faced in getting published. Austen's works, known for their social satire, were initially overlooked by publishers.

At what age could young women in Jane Austen's time be expected to marry if they were considered 'hot property'?

• 14

• 20

• 16

• 18

Which of the following best describes the Victorian impression of Jane Austen?

• A lively socialite

• A serious scholar

• A little old lady who wrote by accident

• A successful businesswoman

What was the name given to Jane Austen's early short stories?

• The Novellas

• The Diaries

• The Chronicles

• The Juvenilia

By what age had Jane Austen completed the first draft of 'Pride and Prejudice'?

• 30

• 25

• 21

• 18

Why did it take publishers a long time to recognize the value of Jane Austen's books?

• They were too lengthy

• They lacked pirates and traditional adventure

• They were too expensive to print

• They were written in a foreign language