Pride and prejudice

Why is Mr. Darcy initially reluctant to pursue Elizabeth Bennet?

• He believes she is in love with Mr. Bingley.

• He views her family and social status as inferior.

• He is already engaged to Lady Catherine’s daughter.

• He thinks she is too shy to express her feelings.

What is Mr. Wickham’s main intention when he becomes close to Elizabeth?

• To win her affection to gain financial stability.

• To seek revenge against Mr. Darcy by turning Elizabeth against him.

• To marry her because he truly loves her.

• To get close to her family for business purposes.

How does Elizabeth react when she first reads Mr. Darcy’s letter explaining his actions?

• She is shocked and begins to question her own assumptions.

• She tears up the letter without finishing it.

• She immediately forgives him and regrets her previous judgment.

• She angrily accuses him of lying.

What motivates Mr. Collins to propose to Elizabeth Bennet?

• He wants to marry her because he is deeply in love.

• He needs to marry quickly to keep his inheritance.

• He believes that Elizabeth’s family is wealthy.

• He wants to honor Lady Catherine’s advice to find a wife.

What quality in Elizabeth attracts Mr. Darcy the most as he gets to know her better?

• Her wealth and family connections.

• Her beauty and musical talent.

• Her intelligence and independent spirit.

• Her obedience and quiet demeanor.

Why does Lady Catherine visit Elizabeth near the end of the novel?

• To demand that she promise not to marry Mr. Darcy.

• To invite her to visit her estate.

• To offer her financial assistance for her family.

• To ask her to care for Lady Catherine’s daughter.

What makes Mr. Bingley return to Netherfield after a long absence?

• He has business to attend to in the area.

• He realizes his feelings for Jane Bennet and wants to see her again.

• He comes to support Mr. Darcy in his courtship of Elizabeth.

• Lady Catherine convinces him to come back.