ENG403B: Unit 3 Cheat Sheet

Which of the following best explains how Mr. Collins views marriage?

• Marriage is a decision based on passion.

• Marriage is an institution designed for inner happiness.

• Marriage is primarily a social institution.

• Marriage should be only for the wealthy.

By the end of the novel, Mr. Darcy has a new sense of __________.

• Humility

• Superiority

• Disinterest

• Authority

Answer explanation

By the end of the novel, Mr. Darcy has a new sense of humility, as he learns to be more humble and understanding towards others.

When Elizabeth hears from Darcy's housekeeper that she has 'never had a cross word from him,' Elizabeth realizes that __________.

• the housekeeper is not telling the truth

• she has never given Mr. Darcy a fair chance

• she would have predicted this about Mr. Darcy

• Mr. Darcy has never understood her

While Elizabeth hopes for love and respect in her marriage, Charlotte Lucas is most interested in __________.

• Security

• Romance

• Children

• Escape

Answer explanation

Charlotte Lucas is most interested in security, as she values stability and financial security in her marriage rather than love and respect like Elizabeth.

What happens to inspire Darcy to hope that Elizabeth may change her mind and marry him?

• Elizabeth's defiance when Lady Catherine visits

• a letter that Elizabeth sends to thank him for helping with Lydia and Wickham

• the Bennets' salvation from humiliation by the Wickham marriage

• Bingley's encouragement to ask Elizabeth again

Mr. Wickham tries to get Miss Georgiana Darcy to marry him because __________.

• he wants to make Lydia jealous

• he is in love with her

• he wants access to her money

• he knows Mr. Darcy will change his mind

What moral insight does Elizabeth gain about herself in Pride and Prejudice?

• She realizes that Mr. Darcy never had any real pride.

• She understands that she is incapable of true affection.

• She learns not to trust her own discernment completely.

• She decides that she is obligated to marry Mr. Darcy.

Which flaw do Darcy and Elizabeth share in Pride and Prejudice?

• They put too much stock in first impressions.

• They invite criticism through unrestrained behavior.

• They are shy about dancing with people they do not know.

• They are too proud to ever admit they are wrong.

Answer explanation

Darcy and Elizabeth both put too much stock in first impressions, which is the flaw they share in Pride and Prejudice.

Why does Darcy intervene to provide for Wickham and Lydia?

• He feels responsible for them because he kept Wickham's nature a secret.

• He is sure that Elizabeth will marry him if she knows what he has done.

• He regrets his assessments of Mrs. Bennet and wants to relieve her distress.

• He knows that Lady Catherine will approve of his charity to the Bennets.

Answer explanation

Darcy intervenes to provide for Wickham and Lydia because he feels responsible for them due to keeping Wickham's nature a secret.

Mr. Bennet's primary fault in the novel is his __________.

• lack of involvement with his daughters

• sense of humor about his neighbors

• preference for his second daughter, Elizabeth

• concern about Lydia and Wickham's marriage