Which Jane Austen Hero Is Your Soulmate?

By: Jody Mabry
Estimated Completion Time
6 min
Which Jane Austen Hero Is Your Soulmate?
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About This Quiz

While Jane Austen was well aware of the problems associated with unequivocal love and passion ("Beware of fainting fits, beware of swoons."), she also created some of the greatest leading men and heroes put to paper. So, which of these dashing Jane Austen heroes is your soulmate? Take this quiz and find out.
What kind of face turns you on the most?
I love those cute baby faces.
I love a chiseled jaws and whiskers.
Maybe not a baby face, but certainly clean-shaven one.
It doesn't matter so much as long as he has a nice smile.
What is the most desirable trait in a man?
He needs to be gentle.
If he is hardworking.
If he has a passion for me.
If he has a passion for life.
Which of these personality traits in a man do you prefer?
Kind and timid.
Strong and articulate.
Quirky and fun.
Outgoing and opinionated.

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Does it matter if a man has money?
I can't say that it doesn't help.
No, as long as he is motivated to provide.
Yes.
I don't care about money.
Relative to you, how tall should a man be?
Don't tell anyone, but I prefer to be taller than the guy I'm with.
Oh, he has to be at least a foot taller than me.
I prefer the same height.
He needs to be tall enough for me to stand on my toes to kiss him.
Which of these charming actions will win you over quickly?
Reading me memorized poetry.
Writing me an inspiring love letter.
Witty banter that makes me feel comfortable.
Being genuinely interested in listening to my stories.

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You are dancing with your man when another comes in to take you away. What does your Prince Charming do?
He stands back avoiding confrontation.
He steps in and exerts his alpha male status.
He laughingly offers me to the other guy with a witty joke about stepping on toes. But, he quickly saves me.
He shows the other guy a few dance moves.
When is the best time of the day for a kiss?
In the afternoon.
Late night.
Early morning.
Any time.
Which type of romance would you go for?
A casual encounter turned into love.
Being randomly wooed.
Falling in love over tragedy.
Falling in love with a life-long friend.

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Your love has left for years and comes back. Do you open your heart to him?
I guess it depends why he left in the first place.
Yes, as long as he is more mature than he was when he left.
Probably not. His ship has sailed, so to speak.
Maybe. A lot changes over time.
Should a man be hardworking?
I prefer a man who is more sensible with his time.
I love a hardworking man. He is a provider.
I like a man who can both work and play.
I don't know if hardworking is more important than being well-read.
What is your mode of old-fashioned travel?
Carriage.
A sailing ship.
Horseback.
A meandering walk through the gardens.

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It is your birthday. How does your lover spend it with you?
He has a perfectly lovely day planned out filled with romance.
He plans a cruise at sea.
He acts like he didn't even know it was my birthday. But, then surprises me with a bunch of our friends.
I don't know, but it will be exciting.
How does your man defend your honor when challenged?
He will speak up for me.
He will do anything, even if it ends in fisticuffs, which he'd win.
Likely through jokes and diversion.
He'd likely try to talk out the problem.
You and your soulmate have an argument where you are clearly in the wrong. How does your soulmate respond?
He apologizes and allows me to win the argument.
He stops the argument and doesn't allow it to fester.
He is equally interested in proving his point.
He tries to understand my point of view as well as explain his own.

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Which is your favorite Jane Austen book?
"Persuasion."
"Emma."
"Pride and Prejudice."
"Sense and Sensibility."
Which animal most resembles your soulmate?
A kitten.
A horse.
A puppy.
A wild boar.
Which of these men are you most likely to fall in love with?
A nice guy.
Someone I have a crush on from afar.
An acquaintance I've known since childhood.
My best friend.

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What is the best way for your soulmate to make you comfortable?
He shows interest in me.
He treats me like his princess.
Witty banter.
He tells good stories.
What is the relationship between you and your soulmate?
I may be more intelligent and approachable.
We are besties.
We are one in the same and equals.
He provides for me.
Which TV sitcom couple best represents you and your soulmate?
Dharma and Greg from "Dharma and Greg."
Lily and Marshall from "How I Met Your Mother."
Monica and Chandler from "Friends."
Al and Peggy Bundy from "Married with Children."

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What is something you would expect your soulmate to ditch you for?
Nothing at all. Ever.
Work.
Anything fun.
A good book.
Your soulmate is probably the smartest guy in the room, how does he show it?
He probably doesn't.
He doesn't have to show it, he is better than everyone and it seeps from his pores.
He jokingly downplays his intelligence.
He discusses world events and books.
Which of these Jane Austen quotes describes your current relationship status?
"Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of disappointed love."
"To be fond of dancing was a certain step towards falling in love."
"My idea of good company is the company of clever, well-informed people who have a great deal of conversation; that is what I call good company,"
"There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart."

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Which country is next on your bucket list?
France.
Peru.
Italy.
Scotland.
You slip on ice, how does your soulmate respond?
He grabs me before I land on my tush.
He cautiously makes his way out to help me.
He laughs until there is no tomorrow. Then slips himself and laughs some more.
As he helps me up, he tells me a story of a time when he made a fool of himself.
Which of these Jane Austen book-into-movie remakes is your favorite?
"Mansfield Park."
"Pride and Prejudice and Zombies."
"Clueless."
"Emma."

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While courting, how often should you see each other?
Every hour of every day.
Once a week or longer is sufficient.
I'm good with every couple days.
I'd prefer every day, but once or twice a week is acceptable.
Which of these qualities is most important in a relationship?
That we both make each other laugh.
That we trust one another.
That we are genuinely interested in one another.
That we love each other with the same amount passion as we did when we first met.
How do you and your soulmate show PDA?
We hold hands as we stroll.
He always has his arm around me.
Nudge, jab, and kick.
We kiss regularly.

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