Pride and Prejudice

1
Pride and Prejudice

• By Jane Austen

2
Jane Austen was born on December 16th of what
year?

• 1735
• 1875
• 1775
• 1810
• 1860

3
Other important women writers of this time
included

• Frances BurneyEVELINA
• Mary WollstonecraftA VINDICATION OF THE RIGHTS
  OF WOMEN
• Ann RadcliffeTHE MYSTERIES OF UDOLPHO
• All of these

4
The first title given to Pride and Prejudice was

• First Impressions
• Sense and Sensibility
• Evelina
• The Challenges of Love
• None of these

5
Important historical events during the time
Austen wrote included all of the following EXCEPT

• The rise of Napoleon Bonaparte in France
• The American Declaration of Independence
• Britain at war with revolutionary France
• Napoleon was named Emperor
• The War Between the States

6
The site of Austens burial place is

• Westminster Abbey
• Winchester Cathedral
• York Minster
• Holy Trinity Church
• None of these

7
The first sentence in the novel is considered one
of the most revealing first lines in British
Literature. Identify the sentence.

• It was the best of times it was the worst of
  times.
• Now is the winter of our discontent made
  glorious summer by this son
• I have been a selfish being all my life, in
  practice, though not in principle.
• It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a
  single man in possession of a good fortune, must
  be in want of a wife.
• We are the masters of our fate We are the
  captains of our soul.

8
As the story unfolds, the reader reinterprets
Darcys bad manners as

• His repressed passion for Elizabeth
• His shocking rudeness
• His hatred for all women
• His insecurity in high society

9
Elizabeth and Darcys prospects for happiness are
tested by which of the following?

• Constant comparison with social situations
• Expectations of other characters
• Their misunderstanding of people and events
• None of the above
• All of these

10
Which of Austens women characters displays the
wit and outspokenness that makes readers identify
her with modern femininity?

• Anne Elliot
• Elizabeth Bennet
• Emma Woodhouse
• Fanny Price
• Catherine Morland

11
By her ease and liveliness, his mind might have
been softened , his manners improved. Who is
the HE referred to in this quote?

• Mr. Darcy
• Mr. Collins
• Mr. Bennet
• Mr. Wickham
• Mr. Wilks

12
Lady Catherine believed that marriage should be
determined by

• Personal choice
• Self indulgence
• Family Aggrandizement
• Personal choice and self indulgence
• Self indulgence and family aggrandizement

13
Austen writes about which of the following?

• Femininity
• Forms of identity
• Class and social order
• Marriage as a political institution
• All of these

14
Identify which of the following are juxtaposed in
the novel

• Mr. Collins vs. Elizabeths idea of the ideal
  woman
• Mr. and Mrs. Bennets personalities and attitudes
• Wickhams true character and Elizabeths first
  impression of him
• Lady Catherines choice of marriage partners and
  Darcys choice
• All of these

15
Mary Wollstonecrafts influential writing during
this time reveals which of the following?

• Men rely on reason, women on feeling
• Nature, not culture, creates the division between
  men and women
• Women have the capacity for reason equal to that
  of men
• Men will always be the self-perpetuating ruling
  class
• None of these

16
Elizabeths character displays which of the
following characteristics?

• Rational femininity
• Independence of mind
• Submissive temper
• Rational femininity and independence of mind
• Independence of mind and submissive temper

17
Who says do not consider me now as an elegant
female intending to plague you, but as a rational
creature speaking the truth from her heart?

• Jane Bennet
• Elizabeth Bennet
• Lady Catherine
• Miss Bingley
• Charlotte Lucas

18
Which character, who talks like a conduct book
says every impulse of feeling should be guided
by reason?

• Mary Bennet
• Jane Bennet
• Elizabeth Bennet
• Mrs. Bennet
• Lydia Bennet

19
Whose marriage epitomizes the pleasantest
preservative from want?

• Lydia Bennet
• Elizabeth Bennet
• Mrs. Bennet
• Jane Bennet
• Charlotte Lucas

20
Which character admits to having been spoilt
by parents who almost taught me to be selfish
and overbearing?

• Mr. Darcy
• Mr. Wickham
• Mr. Collins
• Mr. Bingley
• Mr. Bennet

21
Which female character could be seen as the
embodiment of a stock comic figure?

• Lydia Bennet
• Jane Bennet
• Charlotte Lucas
• Lady Catherine de Bourgh
• Miss Darcy

22
The entailment on the Bennet property is

• A device used to make fun of the male characters
• A trivial detail not necessary to the development
  of the plot
• An important point around which the action of the
  plot revolves
• A financial situation that was not relevant to
  this time period
• None of these

23
Why is Mrs. Bennet insistent that her husband
visit Mr. Bingley immediately?

• Bingley was new to Netherfield Park and knew no
  one.
• Social customs required a formal introduction by
  the head of the household before the wife and
  daughters could visit
• Mrs. Bennet wanted to find out if he was wealthy
  and single
• Mrs. Bennet wanted to give a welcoming dance in
  his honor
• None of these

24
Of the following Bennet daughters, which is most
like her father who enjoys solitude and reading?

• Mary
• Jane
• Lydia
• Elizabeth
• None of these

25
At the first party, who draws the attention of
the room?

• Mr. Bingley
• Mr. Wickham
• Mr. Bennet
• Mr. Darcy
• Sir Lucas

26
Although the people at the party know that Mr.
Darcy is tall, handsome, and wealthy, why do they
dislike him?

• He refuses to dance with the local girls
• He has an income of ten thousand a year
• He acts proud and arrogant
• Both the first and second one
• All of the above

27
When Darcy declares that Elizabeth is tolerable
but not handsome enough to tempt me, he reveals
his attitude as

• Scornful
• Arrogant
• Contemptuous
• All of these
• None of these

28
The description of Elizabeth as she remained
with no very cordial feelings towards Darcy
contains an example of

• Understatement
• Hyperbole
• Aphorism
• Metonymy
• Sarcasm

29
In describing Mr. Bennet, Austen sayswith a
book, he was regardless of time. What does
regardless of suggest?

• Wasteful of
• Disrespectful of
• Heedless of
• In spite of
• None of these

30
How does Jane know that Mr. Bingley admires her
at this first dance?

• He compliments her appearance the entire evening
• He dances only with her and one of the other
  young women
• She overheard him tell Darcy how beautiful she
  was
• She is the only girl he dances with twice
• None of these

31
Mr. Bennets exclamation to his wife For Gods
sake, say no more of his partners. Oh! That he
had sprained his ankle in the first dance!
suggests that

• He does not like Mr. Bingley
• He is tired of listening to his wifes detailed
  account of the evening
• He fears that Jane might really like their new
  neighbor
• He wanted Darcy to marry Jane
• If Mr. Bingley had hurt his ankle, maybe they
  would have no more parties.

32
After the party, Elizabeth has formed an opinion
about Mr. Bingleys sisters but doesnt share it
with her sister. What is her opinion?

• Elizabeth thinks they are conceited and prideful
• Elizabeth believes they will accept Jane
  willingly if their brother likes her
• Elizabeth is jealous of their social standing and
  their wealth
• All of these
• None of these

33
What is a hack chaise mentioned in the story?

• A reclining chair
• A kind of medicine for a persistent cough
• A rented carriage
• A cottage in the country
• None of these

34
Elizabeth still saw superciliousness in their
treatment of everybodyand could not like them.
What did she see?

• Hatred
• Stupidity
• Antagonism
• Extreme pride
• None of these

35
What does Elizabeth mean when she says I could
easily forgive Darcys pride, if he had not
mortified mine?

• She cannot stand his attitude of self-importance
• Having money doesnt give Darcy the right to be
  so arrogant
• She could understand his pride because of his
  great wealth, but he should not have ridiculed
  her
• She would forgive him no matter how he acted
• She would forever refuse to forgive him because
  he was so rude

36
Identify the speaker and the he in the
following quote He has a very satirical eye,
and if I do not begin by being impertinent
myself, I shall soon grow afraid of him.

• Charlotte and bingley
• Elizabeth and Darcy
• Mrs. Bennet and Mr. Bennet
• Miss Bingley and her brother
• Jane and Mr. Bingley

37
To whom is Darcy speaking when he says Every
savage can dance?

• Sir William Lucas
• Mr. Bennet
• Elizabeth Bennet
• Mr. Wickham
• Miss Bingley

38
Darcy is confronted by Miss Bingley about hating
dances. He responds by identifying whose pair
of fine eyes he sees when he says I have been
meditating on the very great pleasure which a
pair of fine eyes in the face of a pretty woman
can bestow.

• The eyes of Miss Bingley
• The eyes of Mrs. Bennet
• The eyes of Elizabeth Bennet
• The eyes of Jane Bennet
• None of these

39
Why is the statement and the response in question
37 ironic?

• Miss Bingley thinks he is speaking of her
• Miss Bingley thinks he hates all dancers
• Miss Bingley thinks he is speaking of Jane Bennet
• Miss Bingley thinks he is speaking of Elizabeth
  Bennet
• Miss Bingley has no idea what pretty woman he is
  speaking of

40
Charlotte Lucas and Elizabeth Bennet disagree on
their ideas of marriage. What do they believe?

• Charlotte wants to know all the partners defects
  before marriage
• Elizabeth believes that two people should know
  each others strengths and weaknesses for a good
  marriage to last
• Charlotte believes marriage is a matter of luck

41
What are prognostics?

• Concerns
• Jobs
• Responsibilities
• Predictions
• Careful thoughts

42
Who is Mrs. Phillips?

• The mother of Charlotte
• Mrs. Bennets sister
• Mr. Bennets sister
• Mr. Darcys aunt
• Mr. Collins housekeeper

43
Jane has accepted a dinner invitation with Miss
Bingley. Why does her mother insist that she
ride a horse instead of use the carriage?

• Mrs. Bennet hopes it rains, and Jane would have
  to spend the night if she didnt have her
  carriage
• Their carriage is having repairs made and will
  not be ready
• Mrs. Bennet is afraid that the other sisters will
  go if Jane takes the carriage
• Mr. Bennet thinks Mr. Bingley will be impressed
  with Janes abilities in horseback riding
• None of these

44
Why do Catherine and Lydia enjoy visiting Mrs.
Phillips, their aunt, in Meryton?

• Her wealth and social status give them confidence
• They like to get away from Mrs. Bennet
• Meryton is the headquarters for a militia
  regiment, and their aunt knows the latest news of
  the soldiers stationed there
• They both hope to elope with militia men without
  their parents knowledge
• None of these

45
What behavior of Elizabeths draws admiration and
respect from Mr. Darcy?

• Her dancing with him
• Darcy and Elizabeths conversation about the Miss
  Bingley
• Elizabeths patience with Mrs. Bennet
• Elizabeths walking three miles in bad weather,
  with no thought for herself, to see Jane
• Elizabeths medical expertise as a nurse

46
All of the following EXCEPT which one are ways in
which Miss Bingley degrades Elizabeth Bennet

• Miss Bingley says Elizabeths behavior was brave
  but reckless
• Miss Bingley comments on how dirty Elizabeth is
  when she appears at their door
• Miss Bingley reminds Mr. Darcy that certainly he
  would not want his sister to make such an
  exhibition
• Miss Bingley tries to draw attention to
  Elizabeths lack of manners because she refuses
  to play cards with the others
• Miss Bingley tells Mrs. Hurst and Mr. Darcy that
  Elizabeths only enjoyment is reading

47
Why did Elizabeth send a note to Longbourn asking
her mother to come check on Jane?

• Because of the seriousness of Janes illness, she
  needed her mother to help nurse Jane
• She wanted her mother to see what professional
  medical care Miss Bingley was giving in the care
  of Jane
• She was afraid Jane might die without getting to
  see her mother and sisters again
• Because Jane was being attended primarily by
  ladies who waited on Bingleys sisters, Elizabeth
  wasnt sure that she and Jane were entirely
  welcome at Netherfield

48
What is the irony of Mrs. Bennets response once
she sees Janes condition?

• She doesnt want her to die surrounded by those
  who are not family
• She doesnt want Jane to recover immediately
  because she would have to leave Netherfield and
  return home
• She makes clear to the Bingleys that Jane chose
  to ride in the rain and therefore deserves her
  ill health
• Mrs. Bennet believes that her daughter is being
  mistreated by the doctor and the ladies waiting
  on her
• None of these

49
Mrs. Bennets response to the entire situation
shows her to be

• Cold-hearted
• Ruthless
• Calculating
• Overbearing
• hateful

50
Mrs. Bennets primary goal during the illness of
Jane is to

• Have Mr. Bingley fall in love with her
• Have Darcy fall in love with Elizabeth as an
  observer of the situation
• Have Lydia meet as many of the militia soldiers
  as possible
• Have her own social status elevated to get a
  larger inheritance
• Have the doctor realize what a good nurse
  Elizabeth would make

51
Because of Mrs. Bennets exaggerations, Bingley
and his sisters consider her to be

• Provincial
• Aristocratic
• Sentimental
• Didactic
• worldly

52
Lydia is briefly described while she is visiting
with her mother at Netherfield. Which of the
following are accurate descriptions of her?

• Lydia is fifteen years old
• Lydia is her mothers favorite child
• Lydia has confidence in social situations
• All of these
• None of these

53
When Elizabeth tells Mr. Darcy Everything
nourishes what is strong already, but if it be
only a slight, thin sort of inclination, I am
convinced that one good sonnet will starve it
entirely away, her tone would be described as

• Philosophical about humanity
• Didactic
• Sarcastic
• Flirtatious
• None of these

54
How does Darcy offend Bingley when he says To
yield without conviction is no compliment to the
understanding of either?

• Darcy describes Bingley as being narrow-minded
• Darcy is saying that Bingley changes his mind
  carelessly with no good reason for the change
• Darcy is making fun of Bingleys indecision
  regarding Jane
• Although Darcy is a friend of Bingleys he has no
  respect for him or his judgment
• Darcy believes that Bingley is totally controlled
  by his manipulative sister

55
Since Darcy is described as never having been so
bewitched by any woman as he was by Elizabeth
what stands in the way of his loving her?

• Her lack of money
• His love of Miss Bingley
• The inferiority of her family connections
• Her lack of money and his love of Miss Bingley
• Her lack of money and the inferiority of her
  family connections

56
Miss Bingleys statement when I have a house of
my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an
excellent library is an example of

• Juxtaposition
• Irony
• Personification
• Understatement
• hyperbole

57
Which of the following faults does Mr. Darcy NOT
admit to having?

• Stubbornness
• An unforgiving nature
• Lack of intelligence
• A quick temper
• Being unemotional

58
Darcy discovers, as he observes Elizabeth, that
she

• Thinks she is better than others
• Believes she is more intelligent that he is
• Despises her family for their lack of finances
• Loves to playfully challenge others
• Manipulates every situation to her advantage

59
Once Jane was well, why was Mr. Darcy pleased
that she and Elizabeth were going home?

• Elizabeth attracted him more than he liked
• He wanted to give his full attention to Miss
  Bingley
• He planned to visit her father immediately to
  propose marriage
• Elizabeth attracted him more than he liked and he
  wanted to give his full attention to Miss Bingley
• He wanted to give his full attention to Miss
  Bingley and he planned to visit Janes father
  immediately to propose marriage

60
Mr. Bennets attitude when his children returned
home was one of

• Pleasure at their return
• Apathy about their coming home
• Displeasure at the chaos they caused in the home
• Disregard for their feelings completely
• Agitation that his peace was disturbed

61
Mr. Bennet announces that someone unexpected is
coming to their home for a visit. To whom is he
referring?

• Mr. Darcy
• Mr. Bingley
• Mr. Collins
• Lady Catherine de Bourgh
• Miss Darcy

62
Why is this visitor important to the Bennet
family?

• He is Mr. Bennets cousin and holds their land in
  entailment
• He is coming to ask Mr. Bennet to become his
  business partner
• He is a minister coming to marry Jane and Mr.
  Bingley
• As a doctor, he is coming to check on Janes full
  recovery
• None of these

63
Since the visitor is a bit uneasy about the
situation between Mr. Bennet and his late father,
he believes he can heal the breach by

• Visiting the Bennet family as often as possible
• Offering financial assistance to each of the
  girls
• Marrying one of the daughters
• Selling their home as soon as possible
• Becoming their pastor and mentor

64
Which is an accurate description of Mr. Collins?

• 25 years old
• Tall and heavy set
• Formal in speech and manners
• Pompous
• All of the these

65
As Jane Austen satirizes the rules of social
behavior through this character, she presents Mr.
Collins as a

• Villain
• Comical character
• Stereotype of all men
• Man of great ethics and morality
• None of these

66
In Mr. Collins letter, he hopes they will not
reject the offered olive branch. What literary
device is Austen emphasizing?

• Personification
• Litotes
• Alliteration
• Metonymy
• allusion

67
What action of Mr. Collins shows Austens
ridicule of social propriety while he is visiting
in the Bennet home?

• His assessment of the value of the property
• His flirtatious behavior with each of the
  daughters
• His repetitive apology for thinking the girls had
  cooked dinner
• His making fun of Mr. Bennet for his financial
  situation
• None of these

68
Mr. Collins observations about his patroness
included which of the following

• She listened to his wishes
• She had approved of his first two sermons, after
  he presented them to her
• She allowed him to visit his relations
  occasionally
• She had invited him to dine at Rosings
• All of these

69
Lady Catherines only daughter has been described
by Mr. Collins as being

• Charming
• Beautiful
• Sickly
• born to be a duchess
• All of these

70
Mr. Bennets expectations of his cousin were
fully answered by the following EXCEPT

• He found Mr. Collins to be absurd
• He listened to him with keenest enjoyment
• He maintained a resolute composure of his
  countenance
• He occasionally glanced at Elizabeth
• He knew that Collins would forgive the entailment

71
Which of the Bennet sisters had the audacity to
interrupt Mr. Collins, causing him great offense?

• Lydia
• Elizabeth
• Jane
• Kitty
• Mary

72
Normally, Mr. Collins would have chosen the
oldest Bennet daughter for marriage. Why did he
choose Elizabeth instead?

• Elizabeth is much prettier than Jane
• Elizabeth is infatuated with Mr. Collins and his
  great mind
• Mrs. Bennet tells Mr. Collins that Jane will be
  engaged soon to Mr. Bingley
• Mrs. Bennet thinks Elizabeth will have the
  hardest time finding a husband of all her
  daughters
• None of these

73
Terms such as self-conceit, weak head, and
mixture of pride and obsequiousness show the
narrators attitude toward Mr. Collins to be

• Detached
• Patronizing
• Malevolent
• Flippant
• disdainful

74
The sentence Mr. Collins had only to change from
Jane to Elizabethand it was soon donedone while
Mrs. Bennet was stirring the fire is

• Ironic
• Understatement
• Hyperbole
• An aphorism
• patronizing

75
In describing Mr. Wickham initially, the narrator
says the young man wanted only regimentals to
make him completely charming. What does the
word wanted imply?

• Demanded
• Requested
• Lacked
• Desired
• craved

76
Characteristics immediately noticed about Wickham
by those introduced to him were

• He seemed correct and unassuming
• He had a fine countenance
• He had a good figure
• He was very charming
• All of these

77
When Darcy and Bingley rode on horseback and
accidentally met Mr. Wickham and the ladies, what
was the unusual effect of the meeting?

• Mr. Bingley immediately offered Jane a ride
• Mr. Wickham turned white and Darcy, red
• Mr. Denny asked them to come to dinner
• Jane and Elizabeth ignored them
• Lydia begged to ride along with them

78
It was impossible to imagine it was impossible
not to long to know is an example of which of
the following

• Anaphora
• Rhetorical question
• Allusion
• Pathetic fallacy
• Extended metaphor

79
About whom is this quote speaking, he seemed
likely to sink into insignificance to the young
ladies he certainly was nothing?

• Mr. Darcy
• Mr. Wickham
• Mr. Collins
• Mr. Phillips
• Mr. Bennet

80
Wickham reveals to Elizabeth that Darcy
disgraced the memory of his father by

• Not giving the position of rector promised to
  Wickham by his godfather
• Not giving Darcys dad a respectful burial
• Not taking care of his younger sister
• Not giving Wickham Pemberly that was promised him
• None of these

81
Why does Elizabeth have a complete
misunderstanding about who Wickham really is?

• Wickham is a very convincing, manipulating liar
• He has been mistreated and lied to by Darcy
• Darcys integrity keeps him from publically
  defaming Wickham
• Wickham is a very convincing, manipulating liar
  and he has been mistreated and lied to by Darcy
• Wickham is a very convincing, manipulating liar
  and Darcys integrity keeps him from publically
  defaming Wickham

82
What is the connections between Darcy and Lady
Catherine de Bourgh?

• Lady Catherine is his cousin
• Lady Catherine is Darcys aunt
• Lady Catherine is just a wealthy woman after
  Darcys wealth
• Lady Catherine has mistreated Darcys sister in
  the past
• None of these

83
Jane defends Mr. Darcy when Elizabeth reveals
Wickhams accusations because

• Bingley is his friend and would certainly know
  what kind of man he is
• Bingley is not a poor judge of character and
  speaks of Darcys integrity
• She has seen no evidence of the villainous
  personality that Wickham describes as Darcys
• None of these
• All of these

84
What was Elizabeths first hint that Mr. Collins
meant to choose her over Jane?

• He asked her for the two first dances rather than
  Jane
• Mr. Collins suggested to her that Jane was
  already taken
• Mr. Collins told Wickham of his interest in
  Elizabeth to get him to choose another
• Darcy had warned her of his interest
• None of these

85
Who chose not to attend the Netherfield ball?

• Mr. Darcy
• Mr. Wickham
• Mr. Collins
• Elizabeth
• Mr. Bingley

86
Whose were the dances of mortification?

• Jane and Bingley
• Darcy and Elizabeth
• Wickham and Miss Bingley
• Elizabeth and Mr. Collins
• Mr. Collins and Jane

87
Who warns Elizabeth not to listen to what Wickham
has revealed about Mr. Darcy?

• Darcys sister
• Jane
• Miss Bingley
• Lady Catherine
• Sir William

88
When Elizabeth tells Darcy that he has said he
never allows himself to be blinded by prejudice,
what prejudice is she speaking of?

• His prejudice against the poor
• His prejudice against the uneducated
• His prejudice against Lady Catherine
• His prejudice against her family because of the
  entailment
• His prejudice against Mr. Wickham

89
When Mrs. Bennet speaks rudely of Mr. Darcy and
Elizabeth responds what advantage can it be to
you to offend Mr. Darcy?You will never recommend
yourself to his friend by so doing, what is
Elizabeths main concern?

• To uphold the family honor
• To keep her mother from embarrassing herself
• To avoid upsetting Lady Catherine
• To avoid upsetting Darcy
• To protect her sisters interests

90
Elizabeth is uncomfortable about Marys
performance because

• It was embarrassing Jane
• She knew Mary was not a skillful singer
• Elizabeth knew that Mary was socially naïve
• All of these

91
Mrs. Bennet, Mary, and Mr. Collins all upset
Elizabeth at the ball by the fact that

• Mrs. Bennet brags to Mrs. Lucas about Jane and
  Bingley
• Elizabeth knows that Darcy hears every word that
  her mothers says
• Mr. Collins insists on introducing himself to
  Darcy and appears foolish
• All of these
• None of these

92
Mr. Collins doesnt take Elizabeths answer
seriously when he proposes the first time because

• He thinks it is normal for a young lady to refuse
  a man the first time he asks for her hand.
• He believes Elizabeth must accept his offer
  because she is not likely to get any other offers
• He is so conceited that he believes Elizabeth
  really loves him
• All of the above

93
When Mr. Collins offers marriage to Elizabeth,
the author implies that Mr. Collins

• Ridiculous
• Pompous
• Dishonest
• Presumptuous
• dispassionate

94
When Elizabeth responds with Really, Mr.
Collins. If what I have hitherto said can appear
to you in the form of encouragement, I know not
how to express my refusal in such a way as may
convince you of its being one, she shows

• Mocking ridicule
• Bitter indignation
• Passionate anger
• Indignant incredulity
• Reluctant harshness

95
Jane Austen is revealing that during this time
period marriages were often based upon

• Affection and position
• Practicality and esteem
• Rashness and loyalty
• Desire and suitability
• Duty and economics

96
What does Mr. Bennet say about Mr. Collins
proposal to Elizabeth that surprises Mrs. Bennet
and amuses Elizabeth?

• He reminds Elizabeth that her mother will never
  see her again if she refuses to marry Collins
• He tells Elizabeth that he will never see her
  again if she marries Collins
• He demands that Elizabeth accept the proposal to
  help support the family
• All of these

97
Charolotte decides to marry Mr. Collins because
she believes

• He is a good, honest man and she truly loves him
• Elizabeths father will not live much longer and
  Mr. Collins will inherit Longbourn
• Happiness in marriage is a matter of luck, and
  her chance for happiness with him is as good as
  any other man
• Both the first and second answers
• All of the above

98
Several unfolding relationships add to the
development of the plot as characters seek to
meet the demands of society. Which is NOT one of
these?

• Darcy and Elizabeth secretly marry but tell no
  one
• Charlotte consoles Mr. Collins after his pride is
  injured by Elizabeth
• Wickham shows his interest in Elizabeth and she
  returns that interest
• Miss Bingley send Jane a letter telling her that
  her brother will be leaving
• Miss Bingley encourages her brother to look
  toward a relationship with Darcys sister.

99
What is Elizabeths response when Charlotte tells
of her decision to marry Mr. Collins?

• Fury because he belonged to her
• Shocked but offers her congratulations
• Unhappy because she thinks her friend is
  disgracing herself
• All of these
• None of these

100
Why is Charlottes presence offensive to Mrs.
Bennet?

• Because of the entailment and at the death of Mr.
  Bennet, Mr. Collins will inherit the estate and
  Charlotte, as his wife, will become its mistress
• She has never liked Charlotte
• Mrs. Bennet believes Charlotte talked Elizabeth
  out of accepting Mr. Collins original proposal
• Charlotte has always treated Mrs. Bennet with
  contempt and ridiculed their financial position

101
Who is the narrator describing as Elizabeth sees
this character in the following passage that
easiness of temper, that want of proper
resolution, which now made him the slave of his
designing friends?

• Mr. Darcy
• Mr. Wickham
• Mr. Bennet
• Mr. Bingley
• Mr. Collins

102
Elizabeths reference to the inconsistency of
all human characters is speaking of what
situation?

• Charlottes marriage to Mr. Collins
• Mr. Bingleys apparent disregard for Janes
  feelings
• Mr. Darcys approval of his sisters marriage to
  Mr. Bingley
• Charlottes marriage to Mr. Collins and Mr.
  Bingleys apparent disregard for Janes feelings.
• Mr. Bingleys apparent disregard for Janes
  feelings and Mr. Darcys approval of his sisters
  marriage to Mr. Bingley

103
Who is Mr. Gardiner?

• Half-brother of Mr. Wickham
• Uncle of Mr. Darcy
• Brother to Lady Catherine
• Mr. Collinss step-father
• Mrs. Bennets brother

104
Since the Gardiners are wealthy and caring
people, Mrs. Gardiner offers to do what?

• Take Jane to London to help her forget Bingley
• Take Elizabeth to London to find Mr. Darcy
• Take Lydia to London to find the militia man she
  had once dated
• Take Mrs. Bennet to London to get away from Mr.
  Bennet and their poverty
• Take the family cat to London to visit the queen

105
From Janes letter, Elizabeth believes that
accident only could discover to Mr. Bingley
Janes being in town. What is her basis for
this idea?

• Miss Bingley tells her brother everything
• Miss Bingley wants Jane to marry her brother so
  they can be sisters
• Miss Bingley will keep Janes presence a secret
  from her brother because she wants to stop any
  serious relationship from developing between them
• Miss Bingley wants Elizabeth to come to London to
  find Mr. Bingley
• Mr. Bingley is NOT the brightest bulb in the box

106
As an escape from the problems with family and
non-family members, what does Mrs. Gardiner
suggest for Elizabeth?

• A trip to Paris
• A trip with them to the Lakes
• A visit to Pemberley
• A visit to Geneva
• A trip to Texas

107
As Mr. Collins shows Elizabeth his humble
abode, what do these words really represent?

• Mr. Collins view of his home
• Mr. Collins words only
• Elizabeths view of his and Charlottes home
• Lady Catherines view of his home
• All of these

108
Charlotte wisely did not hear probably means
that Charlotte

• Did not understand what her husband said
• Refused to believe what her husband said
• Pretended not to hear her husbands words
• Paid no attention to Elizabeth
• Didnt really care what her husband said

109
Whose perspective is seen in these words But of
all the views which his garden, or which the
country, or the kingdom could boast, none were to
be compared with the prospect of Rosings?

• Mr. Collins
• Jane Austen
• All the visitors
• Charlotte
• Elizabeth

110
After bragging about all Lady Catherine has and
has done for them, Mr. Collins attitude toward
her always appears to be

• Respectful
• Resentful
• Fawning
• Affectionate
• Grateful

111
What is Lady Catherines opinion of entailing
estates?

• Because of her great wealth, she has no opinion
  about entailments.
• She believes those who have an entailment on
  their property deserve it because they mismanaged
  their money
• She sees no need for entailing estates
• She believes the property should immediately be
  seized

112
What are some ideas revealed about Elizabeths
childhood during her discussion with Lady
Catherine?

• She and her sisters did not have a governess
• They were allowed to study and explore any topic
  that interested them
• They were allowed to attend dances and parties
• All of these
• None of these

113
Lady Catherine will not think worse of you for
being simply dressed. She likes to have the
distinction of rank preserved. The second
sentence could best be described as

• Cunning
• Ironic
• Hypocritical
• Shocking
• portentous

114
Why had Mrs. Collins wanted to make the
introductions to Lady Catherine instead of her
husband?

• To help her husband maintain his air of
  superiority
• To keep her husband from becoming overly tired
• To prevent an obsequious display from her husband
• To show she was head of her household
• To demonstrate her superior social skills to her
  guests

115
Who is Colonel Fitzwilliam?

• Friend and companion of Lady Catherine
• Close friend of Mr. Bennet
• Mr. Gardiners lawyer
• Darcys cousin and Lady Catherines nephew
• A militia man who was once married to Charlotte

116
Which of the following is an example of
Elizabeths prejudice against Darcy?

• She believed Mr. Darcy unfairly denied Wickham
  the living promised him by Darcys father
• Elizabeth believes Mr. Darcy is unfair to use his
  influence, stopping Bingleys relationship with
  Jane
• Elizabeth believes Mr. Darcy refused to associate
  with all the Bennet girls or their neighbors
  because of his social position
• All of the above

117
When Lady Catherine gives advice regarding
Georgianas and Elizabeths playing the piano,
her attitude can best be described as

• Ironic
• Sarcastic
• Generous
• Malicious
• Truthful

118
What is a tete-e-tete?

• A special piano concerto
• A solo written for the soprano voice
• A private conversation or meeting between two
  people
• A meeting of the military leaders to decide
  strategy
• A love quadrangle between two couples

119
After hearing her play the piano, what does Darcy
mean when he says to Elizabeth, We neither of us
perform to strangers.

• He doesnt play the piano well before strangers
• Elizabeth doesnt practice the piano enough to be
  a real performer
• Darcy does not practice his social skills enough
  to be deemed polite at parties
• Elizabeth doesnt practice the piano enough to be
  a real performer and he doesnt practice his
  social skills enough to be deemed polite at
  parties
• All of the above

120
Why does Charlotte believe Mr. Darcy must be in
love with Elizabeth?

• He came informally unannounced to visit the
  Collins house knowing she was there
• Darcy had told his intentions to Mr. Collins
  before his unexpected visit
• Darcy had revealed his attraction to Elizabeth to
  his friend, Mr. Bingley
• He proclaimed his attraction to her on his
  facebook status

121
Why does Colonel Fitzwilliam not seek a
relationship that might lead to marriage with
Elizabeth?

• He knows she is secretly married to Darcy
• He cannot stand the thought of having Mrs. Bennet
  for a mother-in-law
• He knows Jane must marry someone first, since she
  is the oldest
• He is a younger son and must marry someone with
  money
• All of the above

122
Which of the following describes Elizabeths
reaction to Darcy must congratulate himself on
having lately saved a friend from the
inconveniences of a most imprudent marriage?

• Compassion
• Understanding
• Indignation
• Joy
• Pride

123
Who serve as co-guardians of Miss Darcy?

• Wickham and Darcy
• Fitzwilliam and Darcy
• Collins and Darcy
• Lady Catherine and Gardiner
• Mr. Bennet and Mr. Collins

124
What caused Elizabeths astonishment to be
beyond expression?

• Mr. Bingleys proposal to Jane
• Mr. Collins proposal to Charlotte
• Mr. Fitzwilliams proposal to Miss Bingley
• Mr. Wickhams proposal to Miss Darcy
• Darcys proposal to Elizabeth

125
What reasons does Elizabeth list for her feeling
that Darcy is the last man in the world whom I
could even be prevailed on to marry?

• His arrogance
• His conceit
• His selfish disdain
• His pride
• All of these

126
How does Jane Austen make this scene with
Elizabeth and Darcy so dramatic?

• By the use of detailed physical description
• By the use of a great deal of dialogue
• By the intervention of many characters
• By creating a play within a play
• All of the above

127
How did Darcy justify to Elizabeth his
interfering with Bingleys relationship to Jane?

• He saw an indifference in Jane that led him to
  believe she did not truly love Bingley
• He also did not want his friend burdened by an
  inferior family from whom there was no escape if
  he married Jane
• Darcy wanted to marry Jane himself
• All of these

128
What horrifying secret does Darcy learn from his
sister that solidifies his understanding of who
Wickham really is?

• Wickham plans to elope with Darcys fifteen year
  old sister, Georgiana
• Elizabeth has decided to elope with Wickham to
  avoid Darcy
• Wickham plans a duel with Darcy to see who
  inherits Pemberley
• Wickham gets Lady Catherine involved in the
  dispute

129
Facts that Darcy finally reveals to Elizabeth of
Wickham include

• Darcys father supported him at school and at
  Cambridge
• Darcys father intended to provide for Wickhams
  profession to enter the work of the church
• Wickham resolved against taking church orders
  when he received a legacy of one thousand pounds
• Even Darcys gift of three thousand pounds to
  Wickham was squandered in a life of idleness and
  dissipation
• All of these

130
Uncovered facts reveal that Wickham was after
Georgianas fortune which was

• Three thousand pounds
• Thirty thousand pounds
• Eighteen thousand pounds
• Fifty thousand pounds
• None of these

131
Once Elizabeth discovers the truth about Darcy
and Wickham, she feels as if she had been

• Blind
• Partial
• Prejudiced
• Absurd
• All of these

132
Daughters are never of so much consequence to a
father are words spoken by whom?

• Elizabeth
• Mrs. Bennet
• Lady Catherine
• Mr. Bennet
• Mr. Fitzwilliams

133
Elizabeth felt that the following defects of her
family were hopeless of remedy

• Her father enjoyed laughing at the girls and his
  wife and never restrained his youngest daughters
• Her mother was entirely insensible of the evil of
  lack of discipline in children
• Catherine had always been completely under the
  guidance of Lydia
• Lydia was self-willed and careless and refused to
  listen to Jane and Elizabeth
• All of these

134
Facts that Elizabeth now understands about Mr.
Bingley include

• Bingleys affection for Jane had proved sincere
• His conduct had been cleared of all blame
• Jane had been deprived of happiness because of
  the folly and indecorum of her own family
• Only the first answer and the second answer
• All of the above

135
In visiting with Elizabeth, Mr. Collins gives all
the credit for his and Charlottes humble success
to which of the following?

• Lady Catherines patroness
• Charlottes love and charity
• Mr. Collins successful sermons
• Mr. Darcys generosity
• Mr. Gardiners professional expertise

136
When does Elizabeth reveal to her sister, Jane,
her marriage proposal from Mr. Darcy?

• The night he proposes
• After they return home to Longbourn
• While they are visiting the Collins
• At Lady Catherines home
• In a status post on facebook

137
Why do the sisters decide to keep the information
about Wickhams true character to themselves?

• He is leaving soon with his regiment
• No one would believe them
• Elizabeth doesnt want to make Darcys letter
  public
• Mrs. Bennet would think they are lying to protect
  someone
• None of these

138
Who is the following sentence describing She
seldom listened to anybody for more than half a
minute?

• Mrs. Bennet
• Georgiana Darcy
• Jane Bennet
• Lydia Bennet
• Miss Bingley

139
What happened to clear up Lydias gloom and send
her flying about the house in restless ecstasy?

• Wickham asking Mr. Bennet if she could become his
  bride
• Lydia being invited to Mr. Darcys to visit his
  sister
• An invitation from Mrs. Forster to accompany her
  to Brighton
• The announcement of Jane and Bingleys engagement
• The announcement of Elizabeths engagement to Mr.
  Darcy

140
Volubility (describing Lydia) means

• Fluency of speech
• Full of anger
• Challenging
• Deceptiveness
• pretension

141
Why would the Brighton beach be such a wonderful
diversion for Lydia?

• She loves to swim
• She and Mrs. Forster would be accompanied by
  soldiers
• She plans to meet Darcy there
• All of the above

142
Which statement/s would be true about Lydia being
allowed to make the trip to Brighton?

• Elizabeth knows Lydia is just looking for a good
  time and the town will be full of soldiers
• Mr. Bennet thinks Lydia will have an opportunity
  to experience some of the world inexpensively
• Mr. Bennet would enjoy the peace and quiet at
  Longbourn with this particular daughter gone
• He trusts Mrs. Forster since she is the wife of
  the regiments colonel
• All of the above

143
The last meeting of Wickham and Elizabeth before
his leaving with his regiment included

• Her revealing to him that she knew the truth
  about him
• Their common agreement that Darcy was a
  mean-spirited, selfish man
• Their desire to reunite and continue their
  relationship
• Her anger as she refuted everything he had said
  about Darcy
• Their mutual civility with a mutual desire never
  to meet again

144
Which of the following describes Mr. Bennets
views about his wife?

• Respect
• Esteem
• Confidence
• None of these
• All of these

145
In facing the reality of their relationship he
realizes

• He married her for her beauty
• She is sill and stubborn
• He cannot have an intelligent conversation with
  her
• He amuses himself by making fun of her
• All of these

146
When Mrs. Gardiner suggested a trip to Pemberley
for Elizabeth, Elizabeth was distressed because

• She was fearful of a possible meeting with Mr.
  Darcy
• She knew she could never own a home that large
  and beautiful
• Elizabeth knew Mrs. Gardiner would try to get
  Darcy to intervene between Elizabeth and Wickham
• Socially she was uncomfortable in such a wealthy
  setting
• All of these

147
Why then does Elizabeth agree to go with Mrs.
Gardiner to Pemberley?

• She discovers that Mr. Darcy is not at home
• She will enjoy the escape from her mother and her
  sister, Kitty
• She enjoys the company of the Gardiners
• She is curious to see this much-talked-about
  estate
• All of these

148
Through Elizabeths eyes, the reader sees
Pemberley as the following

• A beautiful wooded park area
• A large, handsome, stone building backed by woody
  hills
• A stream wound its way naturally through the
  property
• All of these

149
How does Mrs. Reynolds, the housekeeper, describe
Mr. Darcy?

• As a proud, arrogant employer
• She doesnt know him well enough to give an
  accurate description
• As a selfish business manager, and an
  evil-tempered man
• As a good brother, who treats those who work for
  him well
• As an apathetic traveler who rarely concerns
  himself with his property

150
Elizabeth had been concerned that Darcy would
find the Gardiners beneath his social station and
would not treat them well if he met them. All of
the following occur upon the unexpected meeting
when he returns to Pemberley early EXCEPT

• Mr. Darcy finds her aunt and uncle to be much
  like her mother and despises them
• He treats them with great courtesy
• The conversation between Mr. Gardiner and Darcy
  is relaxed and intelligent
• Darcy finds the couple to be fashionable,
  well-mannered people
• Darcy invites Mr. Gardiner to come fishing at
  Pemberley at his convenience

151
Elizabeth began to change her misguided opinion
about Darcy after visiting with

• Georgiana, his sister
• Mrs. Reynolds, the housekeeper
• Mrs. Gardiner, her aunt
• Mr. Gardiner, her uncle
• Some of Darcys tenants

152
Which of these accurately describe Miss Darcy?

• Tall and larger than Elizabeth
• Womanly and graceful although hardly sixteen
• Less handsome than her brother
• Unassuming and gentle
• All of these

153
Why is Elizabeth grateful to Mr. Darcy after the
way she has treated him?

• He is willing to forgive her rejection and her
  unjust accusations
• He forced Lydias marriage to Wickham
• He arranged Charlottes marriage to Mr. Collins
• He grew to love Mr. and Mrs. Bennet
• He allowed her to visit his beautiful estate to
  see what she had lost

154
What power is Elizabeth thinking of in the
following lines she should employ the power
which her fancy told her she still possessed, of
bringing on the renewal of his addresses?

• The power to destroy Darcy and his sister
• The power to destroy Wickham with the information
  she knew about him
• The power to persuade Darcy to propose marriage
  to her again
• The power to manipulate the Gardiners, Mrs.
  Reynolds, and Miss Darcy to hate Darcy
• All of these

155
What is the irony of the situation when Miss
Bingley brings up the subject of the military
leaving Meryton?

• She thinks Mr. Darcy will be extremely angry that
  Elizabeth used to be friends with Wickham
• She is unaware that Wickham tried to seduce Miss
  Darcy so instead of making Darcy like her more,
  her comments only make him turn away
• She thinks Elizabeth is responsible for any
  discomfort Miss Darcy might feel
• All of these

156
Mrs. Annesley being described as more truly well
bred than either of the others reflects whose
point of view?

• Miss Darcy
• Mrs. Reynolds
• Mrs. Gardiner and Elizabeth
• The narrator
• Mrs. Annesley herself

157
Elizabeth wished, she feared that the master of
the house might be amongst them and whether she
wished or feared it most, she could scarcely
determine shows Elizabeth to be

• Ambivalent
• Unrealistic
• Desperate
• Angry spiteful

158
What rhetorical device is used to emphasize Miss
Bingleys description of Elizabeth Her face is
too thin her complexion has no brilliancy her
features are not at all handsome Her nose wants
character?

• Aphorism
• Understatement
• Antithesis
• Parallelism
• alliteration

159
This was not the best method of recommending
herselfspeaking of Miss Bingley uses what?

• Irony
• Litote
• Sarcasm
• Inversion
• humor

160
What subject do Elizabeth and Mrs. Gardiner
hesitate to discuss after the events of the day
at Pemberley?

• Darcys sister
• The beauty of the house itself
• Mr. Darcy
• His fruit and vegetation
• His friends

161
Elizabeth receives two letters from Jane about
their sister Lydia. What news is revealed?

• Lydia ran away to Scotland with Wickham to get
  married
• Lydia and Wickham are in London in hiding
• Lydia and Wickham apparently have not secretly
  married
• Lydia ran away to Scotland with Wickham to get
  married and they are in London in hiding
• All of the above

162
Once again Elizabeth refers to her power when
she says her power was sinking. What power is
she speaking of?

• The power to convince Darcy to propose to her
  again because of her familys disgrace
• The power she has to keep Jane and Bingley apart
• The power she had to convince Charlotte to marry
  Mr. Collins
• The power she has over he parents, the Bennets

163
Revealing evidence that Darcy and Elizabeth are
truly in love can be seen when

• Elizabeth tells Miss Darcy that she loves her
  brother
• Elizabeth tells him the truth about her sister
  Lydia and Wickham
• Darcy publically declares his love and devotion
  to Elizabeth at a dinner party
• The first answer and the second answer only
• The second answer and the third answer only

164
Why does Darcy feel as if he has made a
wretched, wretched mistake?

• He knew the true character of Wickham and should
  have gotten rid of him long ago
• He actually had been attracted to Lydia after
  Elizabeth turned down his first proposal
• Mr. Gardiner had warned him about the duplicity
  of Wickham and he ignored it
• Darcy had failed to see the true character of
  Wickham until it was too late
• All of the above

165
What are some reasons Elizabeth gives her uncle
for Lydias behavior?

• Lydia is very young
• Lydia has never been taught to think on serious
  subjects
• For the last year, Lydia has only sought
  amusement and vanity
• The only subjects Lydia has discussed have been
  love, flirtation, and officers
• All of these

166
Who says loss of virtue in a female is
irretrievablethat one false step involves her in
endless ruin?

• Mr. Collins
• Mary
• Mrs. Bennet
• Lady Catherine
• Mrs. Gardiner

167
About whom is this quote speakingAll Meryton
seemed striving to blacken the man, who, but
three months before, had been almost an angel of
light?

• Mr. Collins
• Mr. Bennet
• Mr. Wickham
• Mr. Gardiner
• Mr. Darcy

168
Who does Mr. Collins blame for Lydias scandalous
behavior?

• Lydia
• Elizabeth
• Mr. Darcy
• Mr. and Mrs. Bennet
• Mrs. Gardiner

169
Mrs. Bennets silly behavior after learning of
Lydias marriage to Wickham is an example of
which of the following?

• Austens satire
• Her refusal to take credit for this scandal
• Austens portrayal of how all women of that
  period would have reacted
• Mrs. Bennets way to blame her husband for all
  that had happened
• None of thse

170
Even if Mr. Darcy cares about Elizabeth, she
doesnt believe he will marry her now because

• She has no money
• Jane has married Mr. Bingley
• He could never marry into the same family as
  Wickham
• He has decided never to get married
• He wants to leave all his money and property to
  his sister

171
Since she has disgraced the family, why does Mr.
Bennet agree to let Lydia and Wickham come home
before they move to the North?

• Mrs. Bennet demands that they come
• He completely forgives her for all she has done
• He wants the townspeople to quit gossiping
• Elizabeth and Jane convince him to let her come
  home to say good-bye
• All of these

172
A description of Lydia upon her temporary return
home as a married woman includes all of the
following EXCEPT

• She was repentant about her inappropriate
  behavior
• She had the happiest memories of the past three
  months
• Nothing of the past was recollected with pain
• Lydia discussed subjects that her sisters would
  never have discussed

173
Why did Darcy pay for Wickhams debts and arrange
his marriage to Lydia?

• He thinks he should have told the world what
  Wickhams true character was so they would not
  have been tricked
• He did this for Elizabeth so the scandal would
  end
• He was keeping his fathers promise to Wickham
• All of these

174
How does Elizabeth find out the truth about
Darcys involvement in arranging the marriage
between Lydia and Wickham?

• Darcy tells her to convince her to marry him
• Lydia tells her that Darcy is their best friend
• Mrs. Gardiner sends a letter explaining the
  entire situation
• Mr. Bennet goes to rescue her and finds Darcy
  managing the situation
• Lady Catherine sends word through Mr. Collins
  about the truth

175
Mr. Bennet does not ridicule Bingley and Jane
upon the announcement of their engagement for all
of the reasons EXCEPT

• He believes they are truly in love with each
  other
• He can hardly wait to get rid of all of his
  daughters
• He believes Bingley will give Jane the security
  she needs in marriage
• He finds nothing to ridicule in Mr. Bingleys
  character
• He congratulates Jane and tells her that she will
  be happy

176
Janes only regret is

• Lydia, as a younger sister, married before she
  did
• Elizabeth did not marry Mr. Collins when he asked
  her
• She let her mother talk her into marrying Mr.
  Bingley
• Her father disapproves of her marriage
• Elizabeth has not found a man to make her as
  happy as Bingley has made her

177
When Lady Catherine comes unexpectedly to the
Bennet home, she is all of the following EXCEPT

• Rude
• Insulting
• Ungracious
• Empathetic
• Condescending

178
Lady Catherine makes what claim to Elizabeth to
try to discourage her relationship with Darcy?

• Her daughter is already engaged to Darcy
• Darcy has left the country, never to return
• He secretly married Miss Bingley after Jane and
  Bingley left
• Darcy could not tolerate the scandal involving
  the Bennet family
• All of these

179
Do you pay no regard to the wishes of his
friends as spoken by Lady Catherine is an
example of which literary device?

• Paradox
• Irony
• Rhetorical question
• Euphemism
• Aphorism

180
When Elizabeth stands up to Lady Catherine and
says, I certainly never shall give my promise.
I am not to be intimidated into any