Caption Contest the First

Miss Marianne and I are quite excited to introduce the first of what we hope will be many caption contests here at the Club!  Our first picture comes from Episode Four, when Maria Lucas is frantically trying to pack her nightgowns in a manner pleasing to Lady Catherine de Bourgh.  Your task?  It's quite simple: to create a funny caption that fits the picture and submit it in the comments below.  You have until Friday, December 21st to submit captions, at which time Miss Marianne and I will select a winner.  The winner will be announced on Saturday, December 22nd.  Please remember to keep all captions clean and family friendly! We reserve the right to delete any comment that we do not think meets those qualifications.

Happy captioning! 

P.S. Sorry this was put up so late today! In future, our Monday games will be posted in the morning as often as possible.

P&P Trivia Quiz {1} - Answers!

Thanks to everybody who played this week's game! Here are the answers.

1. Who is the very first character to speak?

d. Mr. Bingley
"It's a fair prospect."

2. When is the first time Mr. Darcy asks Elizabeth to dance (in the movie, of course)?

a. The party at Lucas Lodge

Some people may consider this to be a matter of opinion, but I think technically Mr. Darcy did ask her, even if he was kind of pushed into it by Sir William. He said "I would be very happy if you would do me the honor of dancing with me, Miss Bennet," and I think he actually meant it at the time, even though Lizzy was convinced otherwise. If he really hadn't wanted to, I don't think anything could have made him ask her, even if he is polite.

3. How long is P&P?

c. 5 hours

Store this away in your memory, for it is something every P&P95 fan should know. You will know more than people who think they know what they're talking about, too, and say it's six hours... we've all heard it. Well, it's not. To read more about that and other things every P&P95 fan should know, click here.

4. How many episodes are there in P&P?

d. 6

This is probably why people think it's six hours. One person mentioned that on their DVD it isn't divided up into episodes... and it's not, the way miniseries normally do, but it sort of pauses at the end of each episode. And I've also seen the video sets with six videos... ha, those make it look even longer than it is. It's amusing when I just see one or two random ones at thrift stores... 
Um, sorry for rambling.

5. Is Elizabeth dancing in the first scene during the ball at Meryton?
Yes. With some random guy who has funny teeth.

Can you find her? ;)

6. In the movie Elizabeth says “I am determined that nothing but the very deepest love will induce me into matrimony.” Is this quote in the book?
No. A couple people said there is a quote similar to this, but I've been searching with no success... care to enlighten me? In any case, if something like that is in there it's probably not quite similar enough and it's not in the same place, either. 

7. In the book, when Mrs. Bennet reproaches Kitty for coughing (“Don't keep coughing so, Kitty, for heaven's sake! Have a little compassion on my nerves. You tear them to pieces.”), Kitty responds “I do not cough for my own amusement!” Is Kitty’s quote included in the movie or not?

Yes. She says it, but it's almost covered up by Lydia saying "He has thirty servants--forty servants--and he's very handsome and wears a blue coat." 

In the book, before Kitty's line, Mr. Bennet says "Kitty has no discretion in her coughs. She times them ill." Heehee. 

8. How many inches deep in mud did one of Mr. Bingley’s sisters declare Elizabeth’s petticoat to be when she arrived at Netherfield?
Six. "I hope you saw her petticoat, brother. Six inches deep in mud, I am absolutely certain." "I must confess it quite escaped my notice."

9. And from the previous question, which sister was it who made the remark about the mud?
Mrs. Louisa Hurst.

10. What is the very first line Elizabeth utters?
"Coming, Mamma."

Context:
Mrs. Bennet: Oh, what is to become of us all? Jane! Lizzy! Where are you?
Jane: Here, Mamma.
Lizzy: Coming, Mamma...

11. “Well, my dear, if Jane should die of this fever, it will be comfort to know it was all in pursuit of Mr. Bingley, and under your orders.” –Mr. Bennet

What was Mrs. Bennet’s exact response? (No cheating, now! Play from memory here! ;) )
"Oh, nonsense! People do not die of little trifling colds!"

Multiple Points Question

12. Where does each episode end? As in, what is the last scene of each episode?

Episode 1: Jane and Lizzy have just left Netherfield. "Oh, Jane. I'm sorry to say it, but notwithstanding your excellent Mr. Bingley, I've never been so happy to leave a place in my life!"

Episode 2: Mr. Collins has just departed from Longbourn, and Mrs. Bennet stands weeping at the doorway. "Oh, Mr. COLLINS!"

Episode 3: Mr. Darcy has just left the room in which his proposal of marriage was refused, and Lizzy is looking... disturbed. 

Episode 4: Lizzy looks back at Mr. Darcy while she's driving away from Pemberley with her aunt and uncle, after their surprising encounter there.

Episode 5: Lizzy has just been telling Jane how she cannot bear to think of Mr. Darcy alive in the world... and thinking ill of her.

Episode 6: The wedding. *happy sigh*

Now for scores.

Miss Dashwood - 16

Caroline L. - 15
The Elf - 13

Anne-girl - 12

BatZion - 12

Kiri Liz - 11

Katy-Anne - 10

Jane - 10

Miss Laurie - 9

Dee - 9

Margaret Hale - 8

Livia Rachelle - 4

Game the Second: P&P Trivia Quiz {1}

This week is brought to you a trivia quiz to test and exercise your knowledge of P&P95, focusing on but not limited to Episode 1. (And though that sounds dull and scholarly, I do hope it will be fun as well. Heehee.)

As this blog abounds in information about P&P95, I must remind you to be Good Girls and play completely from memory even though it might be too easy to spot some of the answers in places. ;) That being so, it would be best to take the quiz all at once, but if there’s one question that’s really bugging you and you know you might remember it later, without any help, (this happens to me a lot) feel free to skip it and answer it later. But each question may only be answered once for this game.

A total of 17 points can be obtained. I will be checking your answers, commenting with your scores and noting any you didn't answer & might wish to come back to. The answers will be accepted through Friday, December 14th and the following day the answers and player scores will be posted.

Multiple Choice

1. Who is the very first character to speak?

a. Elizabeth Bennet

b. Mr. Darcy

c. Mrs. Bennet

d. Mr. Bingley

2. When is the first time Mr. Darcy asks Elizabeth to dance (in the movie, of course)?

a. The party at Lucas Lodge

b. The Meryton Assembly

c. The Netherfield ball

d. One of the evenings at Netherfield while Jane is ill

3. How long is P&P?

a. 2 ½ hours

b. 4 hours

c. 5 hours

d. 6 hours

4. How many episodes are there in P&P?

a. 2

b. 4

c. 5

d. 6

Yes or No

5. Is Elizabeth dancing in the first scene during the ball at Meryton?

6. In the movie Elizabeth says “I am determined that nothing but the very deepest love will induce me into matrimony.” Is this quote in the book? (Now, I know it’s a bit tricky to be asking a question connected with the book, but most P&P95 fans have a knowledge of it, and I happen to like in-the-book-not-in-the-book trivia. If I am a wild Beast, I cannot help it. It is not my own fault.)

7. In the book, when Mrs. Bennet reproaches Kitty for coughing (“Don't keep coughing so, Kitty, for heaven's sake! Have a little compassion on my nerves. You tear them to pieces.”), Kitty responds “I do not cough for my own amusement!” Is Kitty’s quote included in the movie or not?

Write-in

8. How many inches deep in mud did one of Mr. Bingley’s sisters declare Elizabeth’s petticoat to be when she arrived at Netherfield?

9. And from the previous question, which sister was it who made the remark about the mud?

10. What is the very first line Elizabeth utters?

11. “Well, my dear, if Jane should die of this fever, it will be comfort to know it was all in pursuit of Mr. Bingley, and under your orders.” –Mr. Bennet

What was Mrs. Bennet’s exact response? (No cheating, now! Play from memory here! ;) )

Multiple Points Question

12. Where does each episode end? As in, what is the last scene of each episode? (If I was asking this question for the 2009 Emma, for example, I would say that Episode 1 ended right after Emma and Mr. Knightley’s argument about Harriet and Mr. Martin.) 1 point will be awarded for each correctly guessed episode ending.

Fine Eyes Game - Answers!

Time at last for the answers to our very first game here at the Club!  I do apologize for making it so very difficult-- I chose some of the more obscure characters because I didn't want it to be too easy, but I think I overdid it.  :P  So, I'm very sorry about that!

1. Lydia Bennet

 2. Mrs. Gardiner

3. Mr. Gardiner

4. Hill, the housekeeper

5. Mary Bennet

6. Georgiana Darcy

7. Hannah, the serving maid at Lambton Inn

8. Sarah, the Bennets' maid

9. Mr. Darcy

10. Mr. Wickham

And our winner is...

Dee, with 10 points! Congratulations!

Thank you to all the other participants!

Melody - 8

Livia Rachelle - 6

BatZion - 6

Miss Laurie - 5

Emily - 5

Katy-Anne - 4

Miss Melody Muffin - 4

Anne-girl - 3

P&P95 Fan - 3

Video: Jennifer Ehle wins the BAFTA award

Have all of you seen this video? It's Jennifer Ehle (Lizzy, you know) winning the BAFTA award in 1996 for her performance in P&P.  I think it's quite fun to watch, as long as seeing Jennifer Ehle with blonde hair won't spoil your image of Elizabeth. ;-)

I start watching from 1:28 to 1:45 which is where they show a clip of P&P, then skip to 2:36 for the announcement of the award. I can't vouch for the other stuff in the video because I haven't seen it.

I love how they play part of the soundtrack as she goes up to accept it and then when she leaves the stage... and I was quite pleased to learn that she first read the novel when she was twelve. Yay, Jennifer Ehle!

The video always puts me in mind of Emma Thompson's acceptance speech at the Golden Globes for the screenplay of Sense and Sensibility; if you haven't seen that, you might like to it too. (Supposing you've already seen S&S95, that is.) They played a clip of "Throw the Coins" from the soundtrack in that one.

Oh, and just to make you laugh: if you haven't seen it, here are some bloopers for P&P. I love the one at the end. ;-)

Game the First: Fine Eyes

Miss Bingley: I believe I can guess your thoughts at this moment.

Mr. Darcy: I should imagine not.

Miss Bingley: You are thinking how insupportable it would be to spend many evenings in such tedious 

company.

Mr. Darcy: No, indeed, my mind was more agreeably engaged. I have been meditating on the very great 

pleasure which a pair of fine eyes in the face of a pretty woman can bestow.

Miss Bingley: And may one dare ask whose the eyes that inspired these reflections?

Mr. Darcy: Miss Elizabeth Bennet's.

Miss Bingley: Miss Elizabeth Bennet? ...I am all astonishment!

~Episode Two

This game, inspired by one that Miss Laurie of Old-Fashioned Charm hosted a while back, will test your expertise in the area of eyes.  Below, you will find ten screencaps from the film... and they're all eyes.  Your job is to identify the P&P95 character possessing each pair of eyes.  Leave your answers in a comment--whoever gives the most correct answers will be declared the winner!  The game will last until Friday, December 7th.  Winners will be announced Saturday, December 8th.

(My apologies for the low quality of some of the pictures--I was cropping tiny bits and blowing them up much larger!)

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Happy guessing!  We intend to post a new game each Monday, so don't forget to come back again! :D