Pride and Prejudice quiz 1

In chapter one, what does the author state is true about good fortune, single men?

• They must be in want of a wife
• They only care about money which prevents them from loving another
• They are too immature to wed

What does circumspection mean?

• cautionary; unwilling to take risks
• depending on circumstance

What does Mrs. Bennet want desperately of her husband?

• She wants him to call on Mr. Bingley and introduce himself so that he will know of their daughters
• She wants him to leave for work so he can make more money
• She wants him to throw a ball

Who is Mr. Bingley?

• The town councilman 
• The new wealthy and handsome gentleman that is staying in town. 

Which sister does Mr. Bingley find interest in?

• Lizzy
• Jane
• Lydia

Which daughter does Mr. Bennet favor and what does he say is better about her?

• Lizzy; she is pretier
• Lizzy; she is more honest and pure
• Jane; she is smarter
• Lizzy; she has more of a quickness to her

What can be said about Mrs. Bennet's character?

• She is rude and frivolous 
• She is a woman of uncertain temper, easily made anxious, and foolish
• She is a woman that is too prideful and does not truly care for her daughters

What does suppositions mean?

• belief, idea, or notion
• suspicions based of superstitions 

What does surmises mean?

• assumptions of truth
• deviations from truth

Who says this: "She is tolerable, but not handsome enough to tempt me."

• Darcy
• Mr. Bennet
  My. Bingsley