English 104 - Argumentation and Critical Thinking » Winter 2021 » Final Exam on Pride and Prejudice

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Question #1
Elizabeth’s mother, Mrs. Bennet, is obsessed with:
A.   marrying off her daughters
B.   getting her husband’s attention
C.   her next botox injection
Question #2
What does the title of this novel signify?
A.   the 7 Deadly Sins
B.   the racial prejudice in England
C.   the errors in judgment committed by the protagonist
Question #3
Upon their first meeting, what insulting comment does Elizabeth overhear Darcy say about her?
A.   he says she’s not pretty enough to tempt him to dance with her
B.   he says he doesn’t dance with destitute females
C.   he says he prefers blondes
Question #4
How would you characterize Mrs. Bennet’s (Elizabeth’s mom’s) personality?
A.   a hypochondriac
B.   a peacemaker
C.   a feminist
Question #5
Who is known as the prettiest of the Bennet sisters?
A.   Jane
B.   Elizabeth
C.   Lydia
Question #6
Why is Mr. Bingley such a great catch for Jane?
A.   he’s wealthy
B.   he’s a lady’s man
C.   he’s non-violent
Question #7
The younger Bennet sisters are obsessed with:
A.   carriage rides
B.   officers
C.   puffed sleeves
Question #8
When Mr. Darcy observes Elizabeth for the second time, what draws him to her?
A.   her exotic, gypsy hair
B.   her Adam’s apple
C.   her fine eyes
Question #9
Who is Mr. Collins?
A.   Mr. Bennet’s cousin, who is to inherit Longbourn
B.   an officer in Colonel Forster’s regiment
C.   an old fling of Mrs. Bennet’s
Question #10
With what intention does Mr. Collins visit the Bennet family?
A.   he is taking leave of the war
B.   he intends to marry one of the Bennet daughters
C.   he wants to how old Mr. Bennet is
Question #11
According to Mr. Wickham’s account, how are he and Darcy connected?
A.   he betrayed Darcy by seducing his little sister
B.   Darcy robbed him of his inheritance
C.   he was a shepherd that Darcy saved
Question #12
Who does Mr. Collins surprisingly marry?
A.   Charlotte Lucas
B.   Georgiana Darcy
C.   Lydia Bennet
Question #13
Who is Lady Catherine de Bourgh?
A.   a lady-in-waiting to the Queen
B.   a pauper who tries to pass herself off as rich
C.   a wealthy landowner and Darcy’s aunt
Question #14
If you could describe Lady Catherine in 1 word, what would it be?
A.   sweet
B.   condescending
C.   sorrowful
Question #15
Why is Mr. Darcy’s first proposal so insulting to Elizabeth?
A.   he implies that she’ll be an old maid if she doesn’t accept him
B.   he says she’s not beautiful but he’ll still have her
C.   he emphasizes her inferiority of connections
Question #16
Which is NOT one of the charges Elizabeth brings against Darcy?
A.   he insulted her by calling her unintelligent
B.   he stripped Wickham of the profession promised him
C.   he purposely separated Jane and Bingley
Question #17
Why did Mr. Darcy work to separate Bingley and Jane?
A.   he thought Jane was indifferent to Bingley
B.   he wanted Jane for himself
C.   he thought Jane was unattractive
Question #18
Whose elopement comes as a shock to the Bennet family?
A.   Lydia Bennet and Mr. Wickham
B.   Jane Bennet and Mr. Bingley
C.   Charlotte Lucas and Mr. Collins
Question #19
Where do we see a different (more relaxed and polite) side to Mr. Darcy?
A.   Pemberley, his estate
B.   Rosings, Lady Catherine’s estate
C.   Longbourn, Mr. Bennet’s estate
Question #20
When taking a tour of Pemberley, who gives Elizabeth a sincere and warm account of Darcy’s character?
A.   the pool cleaner
B.   the housekeeper
C.   the sailor
Question #21
Lady Catherine visits Elizabeth with a request. What is it?
A.   not to leave Rosings
B.   not to reveal their past connection
C.   not to marry her nephew
Question #22
According to Lady Catherine, why can’t Elizabeth marry Darcy?
A.   he’s supposedly already engaged to her daughter
B.   he’s supposedly not who he says he is
C.   he’s supposedly secretly married to her
Question #23
What does Mr. Darcy do to save Lydia’s reputation?
A.   send her to a London finishing school
B.   pays Wickham a lot of money to marry her
C.   marries her
Question #24
What gives Mr. Darcy the courage to propose to Elizabeth the second time?
A.   When Mr. Bingley informs him that he heard from Jane that Elizabeth loves him
B.   When Lady Catherine De Bourgh gives him her blessing
C.   When he hears about his aunt’s visit to Elizabeth
Question #25
With which characters to Darcy and Elizabeth remain on "most intimate terms" at the end of the novel?
A.   Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner
B.   Lady Catherine De Bourgh and her Daughter
C.   Mr. Bingley and Jane
Question #26
Match the Character with the Description : Lydia Bennet
A.   Conceited, flirtatious, and loves attention
B.   Calm, sweet, and thinks well of everyone
C.   Antisocial and narrowminded Bennet sister
Question #27
Match the Character with the Description : Mr. Bennet
A.   Conceited, flirtatious, and loves attention
B.   is always in his library, as far from his wife as possible
C.   Constantly keeps boasting his connect to Lady Catherine de Bourgh
Question #28
Match the Character with the Description : Mr. Collins
A.   Keen and sleek officer who fools everyone into thinking he's a great guy
B.   Constantly keeps boasting his connect to Lady Catherine de Bourgh
C.   Plain friend of Elizabeth's who feels she must marry, even if it's not with love
Question #29
Match the Character with the Description : Charlottle Lucas
A.   Constantly keeps boasting his connect to Lady Catherine de Bourgh
B.   Keen and sleek officer who fools everyone into thinking he's a great guy
C.   Plain friend of Elizabeth's who feels she mus marry, even if it's not with love
Question #30
Match the Character with the Description : Caroline Bingley
A.   Conceited, flirtatious, and loves attention
B.   Calm, sweet, and thinks well of everyone
C.   Snobby and like Darcy
Question #31
Match the Character with the Description : Jane Bennet
A.   Calm, sweet, and thinks well of everyone
B.   Antisocial and narrowminded Bennet sister
C.   Conceited, flirtatious, and loves attention
Question #32
Match the Character with the Description : Mr. Wickham
A.   Conceited, flirtatious, and loves attention
B.   Calm, sweet, and thinks well of everyone
C.   Keen and sleek officer who fools everyone into thinking he's a great guy
Question #33
Match the Character with the Description : Mary Bennet
A.   Antisocial and narrowminded Bennet sister
B.   Conceited, flirtatious, and loves attention
C.   Calm, sweet, and thinks well of everyone
Question #34
Match the Character with the Description : The Gardiners
A.   Constantly keeps boasting his connect to Lady Catherine de Bourgh
B.   Intelligent and playful, and initially makes harsh judgments based on her prejudice
C.   Moderate and tactful relatives of the Bennets
Question #35
Match the Character with the Description : Elizabeth Bennet
A.   Calm, sweet, and thinks well of everyone
B.   Intelligent and playful, and initially makes harsh judgments based on her prejudice
C.   Conceited, flirtatious, and loves attention

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