Themes (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
📚Quizzes
Practise the questions
10 questions from this quiz
ShowHide
Practise the questions
10 questions from this quiz
When was the Edwardian period, which marked a shift towards more liberal thinking in British society?
When was the Edwardian period, which marked a shift towards more liberal thinking in British society?
1901-1910
Which character judges people based on character and values rather than wealth or social connections?
Which character judges people based on character and values rather than wealth or social connections?
Mr. Emerson
What does Lucy realise when accompanied by the Italian carriage driver through the countryside?
What does Lucy realise when accompanied by the Italian carriage driver through the countryside?
Life can be simple and beautiful
What does marrying Cecil represent for Lucy, according to her romantic choices?
What does marrying Cecil represent for Lucy, according to her romantic choices?
Securing her social status
What does Cecil believe about women's power and charm?
What does Cecil believe about women's power and charm?
They reside in mystery
What does Mrs. Honeychurch think women should be doing instead of pursuing literature?
What does Mrs. Honeychurch think women should be doing instead of pursuing literature?
Minding houses and children
What does George promise Lucy even when holding her in his arms?
What does George promise Lucy even when holding her in his arms?
She can have her own thoughts
Why does Mr. Beebe find Mr. Emerson's truthful offer to exchange rooms difficult?
Why does Mr. Beebe find Mr. Emerson's truthful offer to exchange rooms difficult?
Understanding truth-speakers is hard
Why does Lucy decide she no longer wishes to be absolutely truthful?
Why does Lucy decide she no longer wishes to be absolutely truthful?
Her true feelings have no place
How does society treat characters who tell the truth, like the Emersons and Freddy?
How does society treat characters who tell the truth, like the Emersons and Freddy?
They face censure for honesty