English 104 - Argumentation and Critical Thinking » Fall 2023 » Pride and Prejudice Quiz on Volume I Chapter 1-14

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Question #1
In the beginning of the novel, Mrs. Bennet is excited because:
A.   An aristocrat has made Jane an offer of marriage
B.   Netherfield Park has been bought by a single man of large fortune
C.   The eligible bachelors in the Navy will be staying in their village
Question #2
Who is Mr. Darcy?
A.   Mr. Bennet’s cousin, the clergyman
B.   Mr. Bingley’s friend who has an even greater fortune
C.   The neighboring bachelor who has moved into Netherfield Park
Question #3
How does Mr. Darcy insult Elizabeth?
A.   By remarking on the way she’s dressed
B.   By commenting on the poverty of her family
C.   By saying she’s not pretty enough for him to dance with
Question #4
What happens that forces Jane to stay at Netherfield Park?
A.   She comes down with a cold and is bedridden
B.   She is persuaded to stay by Caroline Bingley
C.   Her carriage breaks down preventing her from returning home
Question #5
In Chapter 10, Mr. Darcy is writing a letter to someone.  To whom is he writing the letter?
A.   His Brother
B.   His Sister
C.   His Girlfriend
Question #6
Who is Charlotte Lucas?
A.   A good friend and acquaintance of Mr. Bingley
B.   A seductress who has a crush on Mr. Darcy
C.   Elizabeth’s close friend, who is unmarried and has a very unromantic view of marriage
Question #7
Who does Miss Caroline Bingley seem to be interested in (romantically)?
A.   Mr. Bingley
B.   Mr. Collins
C.   Mr. Darcy
Question #8
What does Mr. Darcy say about pride?
A.   That if a person possesses a certain rank in society, then he ought to be proud.
B.   That if a mind is truly superior then well-regulated pride is acceptable
C.   That it is a common failing that human nature is prone to
Question #9
Who is Mr. Collins?
A.   Mr. Bennet’s cousin who has been engaged to Elizabeth from a young age
B.   Mr. Bennet’s cousin who is entailed to Longbourn
C.   Bennet’s cousin who is a newly commissioned officer looking for a wife
Question #10
With what intention does Mr. Collins visit the Bennets’ home?
A.   To admire the home that will be entailed to him
B.   Both answers are correct
C.   To admire (and marry) one of the Bennet girls

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