"Vanity Fair" Quiz
A satirical novel following two women as they navigate a society obsessed with wealth, status, and personal ambition.
classics | 684 pages | Published in 2021
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Test your knowledge about the book "Vanity Fair". We have come up with 19 quiz questions for the book. Hit play and start testing your knowledge. Each correctly answered question gives one point.
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Essay questions
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- Discuss the role of women in Vanity Fair. How are characters like Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley portrayed?
- Examine the theme of social class in Vanity Fair. How does Thackeray explore the differences between the upper class and lower class characters?
- Analyze the character of Becky Sharp. Is she a sympathetic or unsympathetic character? Provide evidence from the novel to support your argument.
- Discuss the use of satire in Vanity Fair. How does Thackeray use satire to criticize the societal norms and values of the time?
- Explain the significance of the title Vanity Fair. What does it symbolize and how does it relate to the events and characters in the novel?
- Explore the theme of ambition in Vanity Fair. How do characters like Becky Sharp and Rawdon Crawley demonstrate their ambition? What are the consequences of their actions?
- Compare and contrast the characters of Amelia Sedley and Becky Sharp. How do their personalities and values differ? How do their choices shape their respective destinies?
- Discuss the role of money and wealth in Vanity Fair. How do rich characters like Sir Pitt Crawley and Jos Sedley use their wealth to gain power and influence?
- Analyze the relationship between Amelia Sedley and George Osborne. How does their love story contribute to the overall narrative of the novel?
- Discuss the depiction of marriage and relationships in Vanity Fair. How does Thackeray explore the themes of love, fidelity, and betrayal?
