Christmas
Who brings the gifts for children on Christmas Day?
Father Christmas
About how many different dialects are there in the UK?
Mora than 40.
Which literary period does P&P belong to?
Romanticism
Name two actors who played Sherlock Holmes.
E.g. Benedict Cumberbatch, Robert Downey Jr., Sir Ian McKellen, Henry Cavill
What food is typically found on the table at Christmas? Name at least 3.
Turkey, roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, plum pudding
Which group had the biggest impact on the English language?
Anglo-Saxons (German)
How many novels did Jane Austen write?
6
What is Sherlock Holmes's job?
private / consulting detective
What was Christmas originally called?
Yule
Who is the "father of modern English"?
William Shakespeare
Who are are two main characters of the story?
Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy
Who is Sherlock Holmes's most trusted companion?
Dr John Watson
When did the decorations know today become famous?
In the Victorian Era
What is R.P.?
Received Pronunciation (BBC English)
What is the original conflict between Darcy and Lizzie?
Lizzie overhears that Darcy said she was not handsome enough to tempt him.
How many short stories are in the Sherlock Holmes canon?
56
What do people do on Boxing Day?
Give small gifts to the mail carrier, new vendor, etc. Go to pantomimes, go shopping.
What is an example of Middle English text?
Geoffrey Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales
Pemberley
Give the names of three of the minor characters.
e.g. Mycroft Holmes, Irene adler, Professor Moriarty, Mrs Hudson, Baker Street Irregulars, Insp. G Lestrade