Lucy Worsley on The Death of Jane Austen: The story behind the house

The video explores Jane Austen's life, focusing on her family's financial struggles and societal expectations. It discusses her writing process in a modest cottage, her critique of Georgian society, and the limited roles available to women. Austen's legacy is highlighted, showing how her personal experiences influenced her novels, which critique the societal norms of her time.

What societal class did Jane Austen's family belong to, which aspired to be part of the landed gentry?

• Aristocracy

• Pseudogentry

• Bourgeoisie

• Proletariat

How much did Jane Austen earn from her novels by the time of her death?

• 350 pounds

• 500 pounds

• 650 pounds

• 800 pounds

What feature of the room where Jane Austen wrote was left unfixed to serve as a warning?

• A creaky floorboard

• A loose roof tile

• A squeaky door

• A broken window

What was Jane Austen's alternative to writing novels, as per societal expectations?

• Writing letters to relatives

• Teaching Latin

• Becoming a governess

• Managing a household

What happened to Jane Austen's house after her sister Cassandra's death?

• It became a museum

• It was demolished

• It was split into cottages for farm laborers

• It was sold to a wealthy family

What underlying message is believed to be present in all of Jane Austen's books?

• The critique of women's societal roles

• The benefits of rural living

• The necessity of marrying for love

• The importance of education for women

Why were Jane Austen's sisters considered inconvenient by their family?

• They were unmarried

• They were not educated

• They were outspoken

• They were financially independent