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University Players trvia quiz to put your Austen powers to the test


Michael Adam Hogan and Margaret Evraire as Mr. and Mrs. Elton in the University Players’ production of “Emma,” playing through Sunday at Essex Hal Theatre.

University Players is offering DailyNews readers a chance to win two tickets to see the romantic comedy Emma, an adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel. The play’s run continues through Sunday at Essex Hall Theatre. Wednesday through Saturday performances are at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. For more information or tickets, call 519-253-3000, ext. 2808, or visit www.universityplayers.com.

To enter the contest, just send your answers to the following three trivia questions. The winner will be randomly selected from all correct responses received by 4 p.m. Monday, February 6.

  1. What is the surname of the title character?
    a) Bennett
    b) Elton
    c) Fairfax
    d) Woodhouse
  2. Which of these characters wins her heart in the end?
    a) Frank Churchill
    b) Fitzwilliam Darcy
    c) Edward Ferrars
    d) George Knightley
  3. Which of these feature films is considered a loose adaptation of Emma?
    a) Bride & Prejudice
    b) Bridget Jones’ Diary
    c) Clueless
    d) Persuasion

Contest is open to all readers of the DailyNews. Send an e-mail with your responses to uofwnews@uwindsor.ca. One entry per contestant, please.



— Published on Feb 06, 2012