The Brontë Sisters Quiz

Who were the Brontë sisters?

• Victorian-era musicians

• Renowned American scientists

• Famous French painters

• Nineteenth-century English poets and novelists

What tragic event occurred in the Brontë family in 1821?

• The death of their father

• The death of their mother

• The loss of their home

• The death of their brother

Why were Charlotte and Emily Brontë pulled from Cowan Bridge School?

• Their sisters died of tuberculosis

• The school was too expensive

• They completed their education

• They were offered jobs

What did the Brontë siblings create together during their childhood?

• A family business

• Imaginary countries and stories

• A music band

• A painting collection

Why did the Brontë sisters use male pen names?

• To avoid paying taxes

• To hide their identities from their family

• To gain access to male-only literary clubs

• To ensure their writing was taken seriously

Which novel was NOT written by the Brontë sisters?

• Jane Eyre

• Wuthering Heights

• Agnes Grey

• Pride and Prejudice

What was the cause of Branwell Brontë's death?

• Tuberculosis

• Heart attack

• Accident

• Old age

How did Charlotte Brontë's life change after revealing her true identity?

• She lost her fame

• Her fame and success increased

• She was banned from publishing

• She moved to America

What was the fate of Charlotte Brontë?

• She lived to an old age

• She became a famous actress

• She died of complications from pregnancy

• She moved to France

What is the lasting impact of the Brontë sisters?

• They are considered some of the greatest contributors to English literature

• They founded a famous art school

• They were pioneers in the field of science

• They were known for their political activism