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

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