Game the Sixth: Congratulations Contest

"It is no secret.  I am writing a letter to my [authoress]." ~Mr. Darcy, Episode One

On January 28th, 1813, Jane Austen published Pride and Prejudice.  Next Monday it will have been 200 years since that auspicious event that changed history (hey, books can change history too).  Miss Elizabeth Bennet of Elegance of Fashion (click on the button to go to her blog) is hosting a blog party in honor of the bicentennial, and on Thursday Miss Marianne and I will be guest posting at her blog.  (We'll link to that post after the fact.)

Today we will be having a little contest in honor of the upcoming bicentennial.  Wouldn't you just love to write to Jane Austen, if you could?  She may be dead now, but you can still write to her this week as part of the game here on the Club!  Simply write a short letter of congratulation to Miss Jane Austen upon the publication of P&P, post it on your blog, and leave us the link.  The catch?  You have to write in character as someone from P&P95.  Any character who has a speaking part in the film is eligible.  For instance, you could write a condescending letter from Lady Catherine de Bourgh, a bored Mom-is-making-me-do-this note from Lydia Bennet or a dry, witty missive from Mr. Bennet.  The sky's the limit! Well, actually, the characters of P&P95 are the limit.  But it's the same thing.

So go ahead and write your letters, but please keep them under 300 words.  The contest will close on Friday, January 25th and a winner will be announced on Saturday the 26th.

Happy scribbling!

Caption Contest {2}: Winner

Congratulations, Miss Margaret Dashwood!

Game the Sixth: Caption Contest {2}

And now we have another caption contest! :) Just like last time, your task is to create a funny caption that fits the picture below and submit it in the comments. Captions will be accepted through Friday, January 18th, after which Miss Dashwood and I will select a winner, who will be announced on the 19th. 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.

Identify the Dress: Answers

And now, my friends, the moment of truth--

1 - Lydia Bennet

2 - Charlotte Lucas

3 - Elizabeth Bennet

4 -Mary Bennet

5 - Elizabeth Bennet

6 - Jane Bennet

7 - Caroline Bingley

8 - Mrs. Bennet

 

9 - Maria Lucas

10 - Jane Bennet

6 players got all 100 points, and those are:

Miss Elizabeth Bennet

Miss Laurie

Caroline L.

Dee

Miss Margaret Dashwood
Emily

But everyone did a good job, and here are the other scores:

Livia Rachelle - 80

Jane - 80

The Elf - 70

Katy-Anne - 50

Check back Monday for a new game! Thanks everyone who played!

Game the Fifth: Identify the Dress

I think this needs little explanation: just look at the pictures below and try to remember which characters the dresses belong to. To make it nice and scholarly, each correct guess will be worth 10 points, for a total of 100 if you get them all right.

I cut off more than just the head (haha... I make it sound as if I have decapitated them all...) to make the form of the actresses a little less identifiable. ;)

Guesses will be accepted through Friday, January 11th, and the answers will be posted the following day. I'll be commenting with your results throughout the week. I will accept second tries. (Maybe even third, if you're desperate. ;) )

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Episode Two Trivia Quiz: Answers!

"My dear madam(s), a thousand apologies!"  I am very sorry that the answers to the Episode Two trivia quiz are two days late! I was sick over the weekend and didn't get around to posting them, but here they are now, and I do appreciate your patience.  

Oh, and a quick note: I realize that the answer to question #8 was visible right there on the sidebar, and several of you pointed that out-- I did not take points off if you got the answer by looking at the playlist. :)

1. What is it that Mr. Darcy "does so secretly" when the party are assembled in the Netherfield drawing room?

It is no secret-- he is writing a letter to his sister (Georgiana).

2. Mr. Bennet announces that someone is coming to dinner at Longbourn-- it seems that everyone has a different guess as to who it might be.  Who does Lydia think it is?

First she says it is Colonel Forster, then follows it up with Denny.  (You can get points for guessing either of those names-- I completely forgot that she said Col. Forster to begin with, so originally the answer was just Denny.  Thank you to Melody for pointing out that she said two names!)

3. Which Bennet sister gets the "privilege" of the first dance with Mr. Collins at the Netherfield ball? 

Elizabeth.  "Other way, Mr. Collins!"

4. What game does Mrs. Phillips play with Mr. Collins and other unimportant people at her card-party?

Whist.  "Hearts, Mr. Collins, HEARTS!"

5. Just how much did that chimney-piece at Rosings Park cost?

Eight HUNDRED pounds.

6. How old is Lydia at this point in the story?

"Lydia is fifteen."

7. What is Mr. Darcy's exact response to this speech of Elizabeth's?  "We each have an unsocial, taciturn disposition, unwilling to speak unless we expect to say something that will amaze the whole room."

"'Tis no very striking resemblance of your own character, I am sure." He follows it up with, "Uh, do you often walk into Meryton?" but as this is not actually part of the response to Elizabeth's remark, this part is not necessary in order to get points.

8. What piece does Mrs. Hurst play on the pianoforte at the Netherfield ball?

Rondo Alla Turca by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

9. Which unfortunate girl possesses the frock that Mr. Collins trod on and tore?

Kitty.  "Mr. Collins trod on my frock and tore it, you know!"

10. What are Mr. Collins' three reasons for marrying (list in order, please)?

First, that he thinks it a right thing for every clergyman to set the example for matrimony in his parish.

Second, that he is convinced it will add very greatly to his happiness.

And third--which perhaps he should have mentioned first--it is the particular recommendation of his noble patroness, Lady Catherine de Bourgh.

And now for the moment you're all scrolling through the answers to get to...

the winner is...

Melody, with all ten points!!

Congratulations to Melody and thank you to everyone else for playing! Check back later today for a new game...

~Miss Dashwood