Pride and Prejudice Test Review #1

Who wrote Pride and Prejudice?

• William Shakespeare
• Jane Austen
• Charlotte Bronte
• Emily Dickinson

"It is, of course, generally accepted that a wealthy single man must be in search of a wife." Is an example of _____________?

• personification

• irony

• simile

In Chapter 1, who has taken Netherfield Hall?

• John Stamos

• Leonard Skinner

• Mr. Charles Bingley

Why is the news of a new tenant at Netherfield Hall interest Mrs. Bennet?

• She is excited to have a female neighbor to gossip with.

• She is excited to have a new, rich, single neighbor that may marry one of her daughters.

• She has been lonely without neighbors in their neighborhood.

What flattery does Mr. Bennett give his wife in regards to the new tenant?

• She is so handsome, Mr. Bingley might chose her instead of one of her daughters.

• She is so friendly, Mr. Bingley will pick her.

• He gave her no compliment

What note does Mr. Bennet say he'll send with his wife?

• He will not allow Mr. Bingley to marry any of his daughters.

• He gives approval for Mr. Bingley to marry any of his daughters.

• He offers Mr. Bingley Mrs. Bennet in marriage.

Which of the following best describes Mr. Bennet and Mrs. Bennet's marriage?

• Combative and unloving

• cold and distant

• loving and playful

Why does Mr. Bennet prefer Elizabeth over her other sisters?

• Elizabeth was not his favorite

• She is boy crazy and will bring a good marriage to the family.

• She is more sensible than her silly sisters.

Why can Mrs. Bennet not visit Mr. Bingley without introduction?

• She can visit him because she is married.

• She can not visit him due to the rules of society without being considered improper.

• Mr. Bingley is a single man and she can not introduce herself.

Why does Mr. Bennet finally visit Mr. Bingley?

• He was tired of being nagged by his wife.

• He considered it his duty because of the rules of the time.

• He wanted to give his permission for Mr. Bingley to marry Lydia.