Quiz — The Scoundrel's Daughter

Anne here, and for your entertainment, here's a quiz on a book you haven't yet read — The Scoundrel's Daughter, which comes out on August 24th.
A few reviewers and most of the wenches have read it, but that's all. And since it's the start of a new series, you won't know any of the characters from earlier books. So it's not testing anything — you can only guess at the answers — it's just for fun. 

The intent is to give you a little taste of the book to come, something a bit different from an excerpt or a blurb. (Mary Jo is also interviewing me about the book on 25th August.

So here it is, a fun little quiz on a book you haven't read. Grab a pen and paper to make a note of your answers, then check them via the link at the bottom and come back and tell us how you went. I'll be giving a copy of The Scoundrel's Daughter to someone who leaves a comment.

1)  The "scoundrel" in the title is:—
        a)  a blackmailer
        b)  a rake
        c)  a thief
        d) a swindler

2)  There are two couples in this story. The younger couple meet:—
        a)   at Almacks
        b)   during a curricle race  
        c)   at a costume ball
        d)   in the garden at Bellaire Gardens

3)  When the younger couple meet, Lucy, the scoundrel's daughter is carrying:—
        a)   a wet kitten
        b)   a goose
        c)   a picnic basket
        d)   a large bunch of flowers

4)   When we first meet Alice (the main heroine in the book) she is :—            
        a)   cleaning silver
        b)   getting fitted for a new dress
        c)   riding a horse
        d)   gardening

5) Of medium height, he was closer to fifty than forty and dressed expensively, if not particularly tastefully, in tight trousers, a florid waistcoat, a frilled shirt and a snugly fitted bottle-green coat. A number of gaudy fobs dangled from his gold watch chain, and he wore several large, glittery rings. His thinning gray hair was elaborately tousled, and he reeked of pomade.

This describes:—
        a)  Alice's romantic hero
        b)  a bailiff (debt collector)
        c)  her late husband's heir
        d)  the scoundrel of the title 

6) A tall, grave-faced gentleman stepped into their path. Dressed in severe dark evening dress, the same as every other man in the room, there was, nevertheless, something about him. Perhaps it was his height or his broad shoulders, or maybe it was his unconscious air of command. Among the soft, pampered company, he stood out like an eagle among pigeons. Alice was aware of thick, dark hair cropped short; a bold, aristocratic nose, which looked as if it had been broken at least once; a firm chin and piercing gray eyes that bored into her.

This describes:        
        a)  Alice's romantic hero
        b)  a bailiff (debt collector) 
        c)  her late husband's heir
        d)  the scoundrel of the title 

7)   The scoundrel wants Alice to:—        
        a)  pay the debts he claims her late husband owes him
        b)  help him steal a diamond necklace
        c)  get his daughter to marry a lord
        d)  accompany him to a society ball

8) Alice wanted to throw her husband's letters in the fire. She didn't because:—   
        a)  the fire had gone out
        b)  she was still sentimentally attached to them
        c)  she was too shocked to move
        d)  the scoundrel pulled a gun on her

9)  Alice becomes Lucy's godmother because:—        
        a) Alice is very religious
        b) Lucy had never been baptized
        c) baptism was necessary to legally change Lucy's name
        d) she needed a socially acceptable connection to Lucy

10)  Alice doesn't like going into society now that she's been widowed because:—    
        a)  she can't afford nice clothes any more
        b)  men keep propositioning her
        c)  she's very depressed
        d)  she misses her husband

11) James hasn't seen his three small daughters for more than four years. This is because:—        
        a) he's been away at war
        b) they've been at school
        c) they're being held prisoner by their maternal grandparents
        d) he's not very interested because they're only daughters. 

12)  When Alice and Lucy attend a masquerade ball, Alice dresses as Cleopatra. James surprises her by dressing:—         
        a)  as the devil
        b)  as the Greek god Zeus  
        c)  as St George (minus the dragon)    
        d)  as Mark Antony

13) Bonus question:  James's youngest daughter, Deborah, aged four, wants just one thing :—        
        a)  a cat
        b)  a cat
        c)  a cat
        d)  any of the above

Now you have noted down your guesses, click here and find out the answers. Then come back and tell us how you went. Did you have fun with this, or was it annoying to be quizzed on a book you can't yet have read? (Be honest, I won't mind.) I'll be giving a copy of The Scoundrel's Daughter to someone who leaves a comment.

Comments

[Rita]

That was fun. I only got six correct. It sounds like a fun book and series.

[Freya Ruth Cecily Fluharty]

Didn't do too badly, all things considered and am really looking forward to reading the book - 13 days to go!!

[Mary T]

Very clever Anne. Only had 4 right, but that is ok. I'll be reading this book. I have a fondness for children and cats. Loved the excerpt.

[theo]

1. A
2. D
3. A
4. D
5. C
6. D
7. C
8. C
9. C
10. B
11. A
12. A
13. D :)

And now, I'll go look at the Right answers instead of all of my wrong ones.

Okay, well, eight is better than nothing! Fun! I can't wait for this one :)

[Linda Dosher]

I thought it was fun.

[Elaine DeGroot]

Got all of 5 correct, thankful for the bonus question. Based on the correct answers, this will be an intriguing read!

[Beverly Abney]

I also guessed correctly on 6. The book is on order and I am looking forward to reading. It sounds like a lot of fun.

[Kareni]

The absolutely easiest questions to answer were numbers six and thirteen. Best wishes for the success of The Scoundrel's Daughter, Anne; it sounds like a great read!

[Pamela DG]

I had four right. It was a cool way to get a taste of the book. It was almost lie a "choose your own plot book." I read the bit about Debo. Children can give great insights into the characters. I like how they often reveal a tender spot in the hero.

[Pat Dupuy]

I got seven right. I think my first four (wrong) answers outlined a whole new book for you!

[Maryellen Webber]

I had 7 correct answers. I am looking forward to reading this!

[Julie]

Six right! Thanks for this fun game. :)

[Jane Nelson]

Six right, but it was fun, and tantalizing! Can't wait to read the book.

[Teresa Broderick]

I got six and yes it was fun!! I'm so looking forward to this read. The best of luck with it Anne.

[maria ferrer]

I got 5. I know I'm going to love this book.

[Janet Murdoch]

That was great fun - got 7 right! Cannot wait to get this one - mainly to find out why she is carrying a goose!!! It will go into my Anne Gracie collection - which is much smaller than it once was as I introduced my sister to her and now she won't give them back!

[Sue McCormick]

I chickened out! (I got my first anti-covid shot yesterday and have been sleeping all day, EXCEPT when my daughter took me graocery shopping — TWICE, because we forgot two of our essential purchese the first run.

There isn't any "me" anymore today.

[Anne Gracie]

Thanks, Rita, glad you enjoyed it.

[Anne Gracie]

13 days — I know. I'm getting nervous already. Thanks, Freya.

[Anne Gracie]

Thanks, Mary. I think you'll enjoy the whole scene where James meets his children again.

[Anne Gracie]

8 is pretty good, Theo. Fun to see what you chose. Thanks for playing.

[Anne Gracie]

Glad you enjoyed it, Linda

[Anne Gracie]

LOL on the bonus question. Couldn't resist. Thanks for playing, Elaine.

[Anne Gracie]

Thanks so much, Beverly — and well done on 6. I do try to make these quizzes a bit tricky. :)

[Anne Gracie]

Kareni, I thought you might enjoy the contrast between the two fellows *g* Thanks for playing.

[Anne Gracie]

Thanks, Pamela. It is a bit like the "choose your own adventure" and sometimes when I'm making up this kind of quiz I think — oh, that would have been good. But it's too late! And yet I can't seem to do it when Im writing a book. Glad you enjoyed the Debo snippet. I think you'll enjoy the scene where James meets his three daughters.

[Anne Gracie]

LOL — thanks Pat. It does often throw up new possibilities. My trouble is, I can plan out a book in advance, but my characters inevitably derail the plan and take it in a different direction.

[Anne Gracie]

Thanks Maryellen — I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for playing.

[Anne Gracie]

Thanks, Julie — I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[Anne Gracie]

Thank you Jane. I'm pleased you enjoyed it — and that it was tantalizing! Thanks for playing.

[Anne Gracie]

Thanks, Teresa — launch time is generally a bit nerve-wracking, so I'll take your good wishes with thanks. Glad you enjoyed my little quiz.

[Anne Gracie]

Thanks, Maria. I hope so *g*

[Anne Gracie]

LOL Janet. The goose pops up later in the story too, though not in the flesh. Sharing books with others who have similar taste is a joy — but also a danger. I have so many holes in my bookshelves where I have pressed a book onto a friend to borrow. . . and it never comes back. That said, I have a number of childhood books that were given to my eldest sister, but ssshhh! Don't tell.

[Anne Gracie]

Oh hugs, Sue! That first shot can really knock you out — but I'm SO GLAD you have it. This quiz will be up for quite a while yet, so you can have a go when you're feeling better. And I almost invariably forget something when I go shopping.

[Tracy Griffin]

Fun quiz, thanks Anne! Like everyone else, I am also looking forward to your new book - can't wait! You'll have to announce the winner quickly, though, before we've all gone out and bought it! All the best.

[Binnie Syril Braunstein]

Anne - What a fun idea!I got 5 right, plus the bonus "cat" question. Now, in addition to looking forward to reading any new book from you, I'm eagerly anticipating discovering how all the tantalizing pieces of this quiz fit together. Pre-ordered the book eons ago. Can't wait 'til August 24th rolls around! Happy reading to me!

[Shelagh Merlin]

What a clever way to introduce us to The Scoundrel's Daughter. I got six right and had a good chuckle as well.

[Anne Gracie]

Thanks, Tracy. I'll be announcing the winner soon, don't worry.

[Anne Gracie]

Thanks so much, Binnie. I'm so glad you got the bonus question and thank you for preordering.

[Anne Gracie]

Thank you Shelagh — my work is done.

[Ruchama]

I confess, I cheated! I did not write down my proposed answers. I'm writing this at 3:10 a.m. in the morning and too lazy to get up from my sofa to find paper and pen. I enjoyed the quiz anyway. Of course, I spotted the Scoundrel and the romantic hero right away. Goose, better than the wet kitten I had envisioned. I had scoundrel down as a rake. Blackmailer? Interesting. I look forward to reading this. I could use a bit of romantic fluff right now with some humor thrown in. thanks

[Constance]

What a great way to introduce your characters, Anne! As if we could be even more excited about finally getting this new series! I got 10 correct, missed 2, 3, and 4, but cannot be sad because the correct answers are quite intriguing.

[Faith Freewoman]

Wonderful teaser! And I had a blast taking the quiz…

You really do have The Quiz Gift, because even tho I already preordered, now I’m even more anxious to read this book.

Thanks for the Thursday morning fun.

Cheers, Faith

[Mary Robins]

What an interesting quiz, I got seven answers right! Looking forward to the book.
Mary Robins

[Karin]

I did guess the scoundrel and the hero correctly, but almost everything else wrong!

[Amanda]

Really fun. Looking forward to reading the book. Guessed correctly on 7 questions.

[Annette N]

Well, it is good that no one's life is dependent on me being able to answer these questions. I got the cat one right. But, a cat is always a good answer.

But, I don't mind. I know just from the questions that I am going to love this story.

Thanks for the fun.

Hope everyone is well and happy and taking care.

[Robin]

I want a kitten too!!!
What a fun quiz. I just knew in my heart it would be a goose.
The godmother twist is fun; makes a lot of sense in period.
Did anyone ever do that I wonder?

[Amy J]

I suspect the answer to 13 may be a cat. :-)

[Margaret]

Anne, you said you wanted honesty: I didn't like it! I read all the questions, made some guesses (I was pretty certain on #13!) but then didn't read the answers because I hate knowing too much about a story before I read it. That said, the questions themselves probably made me even more eager than I'd normally be to read your new release. So I will get your book when it comes out, read it as soon as I can (why, oh why, do I keep checking books out from the library?), and then smile when I sort of, kind of, remember your questions. I can't wait!

[Quantum]

I got 2 right ... 3 with the bonus.
A random number generator might have done better!

Anne, I can see why you are the author while I am the reader. 😊

[Lilmissmolly]

What a fun quiz! I enjoyed reading the various options tremendously.😎
I’ve loved listening to a couple of your series over the years and really look forward to listening to this new series as well!
Book hugs,

[betsy yopp]

Well darn! I've read ALL of your books and I only got 2 right so you are going to surprise me! Looking forward to it.

[Anne Gracie]

Ruchama, sounds like you have insomnia — I hope that passes. I'm a bit of an insomniac myself and its not fun. Glad you enjoyed the quiz, and I hope you enjoy the book.

[Anne Gracie]

10 correct is amazing, Constance. Your copy (from the AAW question I used some time ago) should be winging its way to you. Thanks for playing.

[Julie S.]

This was fun, though I only got 6 right answers. It does make me want to read the book more now. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!

[Anne Gracie]

Thank you Faith, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I confess, I do like making up these quizzes and coming up with the tricky alternatives.

[Anne Gracie]

Thank you, Mary — I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for playing.

[Anne Gracie]

LOL Karin — sooo glad you were able to pick the scoundrel and the hero. And surely you also got the bonus question? *g*

[Anne Gracie]

Well done, Amanda. Thanks for playing

[Anne Gracie]

Thanks, Annette — yes a cat is always a good answer, I agree. I'm pleased you enjoyed my little quiz. Thanks for playing.

[Anne Gracie]

Thanks, Robin. I highly identified with Debo — a friend has a gorgeous cat that "visits" every time we talk on faceChat — and every time I think "Awww, I want a cat." But I'm allergic to cats, and the only ones I've ever had were rescue cats — kittens that I found abandoned, and so I had no choice. So unless my dog walks throw up an abandoned kitten . . . my sinuses are safe. As for the godmother thing, I don't know.

[Anne Gracie]

Hah! You nailed it, Amy! Well done! LOL

[Anne Gracie]

Thanks for your honesty, Margaret. I knew not everyone would like it, but I did my best to avoid real spoilers. I hope you enjoy the book.

[Anne Gracie]

And that's why you are the scientist and I'm not. I hate being nailed down to only one possibility. And I'm very glad you got 3 right — thanks for playing, Quantum.

[Anne Gracie]

Thanks so much, LilMissMolly — the audio of The Scoundrel's Daughter comes out the same day as the paperback — the 24th August. Thanks for joining in here.

[Anne Gracie]

Thanks so much Betsy — and I do like to try to trick people in these quizzes. I suppose I should apologize for that, but I won't. ;) I hope you enjoy The Scoundrel's Daughter

[Anne Gracie]

Thanks for playing, Julie. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[Camille Biexei]

Sweet! I'm glad I got some wrong--there will be a few surprises in the book. Except the cat ;-]

[Donna]

Enjoyed Got 4,9,10,12 and 13 correct. Can’t wait to read.

[Patricia Franzino]

I only got 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13 correct. This will be a fun story to read. Thanks for the quiz, Anne.

[Anne]

Hi, I got 6 😍
Sounds great.

[Anne Gracie]

Thanks, Camille — and yes, sorry, the cat was a spoiler. But most of the questions were more or less covered in the back cover blurb of the book and only concern the first coupld of chapters, so there should be plenty of surprises left.

[Anne Gracie]

Thanks, Donna, glad you enjoyed it.

[Anne Gracie]

Thanks for playing, Patricia. Hope you enjoy the book.

[Anne Gracie]

Well done. Thanks for playing.

[Shelley Nolan]

I got 9 right and I am with Deborah, everything is better with a cat. Two cats are even better. I can't wait to read this book and fall in love with a series of new book boyfriends.

[Beth]

I missed four. A goose?! Can’t wait 😁

[Lilmissmolly]

That is fantastic news! The Chance Sisters series is still my favorite and I’ve listened to the entire series at least three times. 😳

[Glenann]

I got the one about the cat right! After that, well....at least I recognized the descriptions of the scoundrel and the hero. I love the pre-quiz idea; it's a great way to build interest (we do this in education, too!). I can't wait to read it, and fortunately, it will come out right before I go on vacation, so great timing!

[Laura]

The quiz is a hoot! And now I can't wait for the book, even more! Nine right - even the goose. Thanks for a fun way to introduce your book.

[Linda Ortiz]

This was fun! I got 7 correct, 6 wrong. Sounds like an interesting book. Can't wait to read it.

[Constance]

Couldn't miss one of your quizzes, Anne! Hope you'll be toasting with the beverage of your choice on the 24th! I know what I'll be doing! :)

[Olga Godim]

I've got 7 answers right. Yay!
Not sure if I have to put it here, as well as in an email to you, but I'm Canadian. And of course, I want to win the book - I'm a huge fan. I'll send the email anyway (hedging my bets).

[Joan boyko]

I got four correct answers. It was fun. I have marked on my calendar the day the book is released.

[Virginia Campbell]

I didn't do too bad, i really enjoyed this quiz, i had fun doing it! Looking forward to reading it!

[Anne Gracie]

Thanks, LilMissMolly. More of my books are being made into audio versions. The most recent series to be acquired for audio is the "Perfect" series, starting with The Perfect Rake. I'm really pleased.

[Anne Gracie]

Thanks, Shelly, and two cats would be lovely. Hope you like my main hero.

[Anne Gracie]

Thanks Beth for playing. Glad you enjoyed it.

[Anne Gracie]

Glenann, I'm a former teacher, so no surprise at the educational angle. Glad you enjoyed it.

[Anne Gracie]

That's a great result, Laura — I work hard to trick you guys . Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for playing.

[Anne Gracie]

Thanks, Linda for joining us. Hope you enjoy the book.

[Anne Gracie]

Olga, the email contest is a separate one, so you have two chances of winning — one here and one by entering my newsletter contest. Thanks for playing.

[Anne Gracie]

Thanks so much Joan. I always forget that kind of date, so I preorder, and then when the book arrives, it's a bit like an unexpected gift. *g*

[Anne Gracie]

Thanks, Virginia, I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

[Billie Lee Marshall]

I guessed 8 correct answers in the fun quiz. Thanks for a chance to win your book.

[Jenny Wilcox]

Hi Anne, I did enjoy the questions. I got 9 right, but only because I had read the "blurb" and then had some "educated" guesses. The real answers (goose, etc) have certainly intrigued me. Looking forward to reading it.

[Glenda M]

I didn't check my answers but as I was reading through the quiz, I realized you potentially have several different books using different answers. Lol. I'm looking forward to reading this Scoundrel!

[Anne Gracie]

Thanks, Jenny — yes, a lot of the questions were also covered by the back cover blurb. I didn't want to have too many spoilers in the quiz. Thanks for playing.

[Anne Gracie]

Glenda, I know — that occurs to me every time I make up one of these quizzes — why don't I do it before I write the book? But my writing doesn't work that way. Thanks for visiting.