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

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