Bridgerton: the real-life quiz
With the third season of the Netflix hit upon us, how much do you know about the real life characters, events and protocols behind Bridgerton? Warning, we hope you’ve brushed up on your fan etiquette.
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What was the pen name of the real-life inspiration for Lady Whistledown, whose “scandal sheets” reveal the gossip of London high society?
2 / 10
What was the maximum number of dances a debutante could enjoy with the same partner (without causing scandal)?
3 / 10
The Ton comes from the French phrase "le bon ton". What does it mean?
4 / 10
You’re attending a sweltering garden party in Mayfair. How do you convey to an amorous suitor you just wish to be friends?
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Bridgerton is set in Regency-era London, which refers to the period when the Prince Regent stood in for his father, the king. Who was that king?
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The flamboyantly-coiffured Queen Charlotte is hugely protective of her “mad” husband, George III (who was actually suffering with bipolar disorder). How did doctors NOT attempt to treat his affliction?
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What fruit would families place on their dining table (but never eat) in the Regency era to display their wealth?
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We often see members of the Ton promenading in the late afternoon along “Rotten Row” in which London park?
9 / 10
Which course would you always receive first at a Regency-era dinner party?
10 / 10
In series 2 we see the Bridgertons enjoying a game similar to Croquet. After which London street was it named?
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