Regency England

Finish the following sentence: "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that..."

• "...a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife."

• "...marriage is overrated."

• "...Jane Austen is a genius."

• "...the inheritance laws of Regency England leave much to be desired."

In the first chapter of Pride and Prejudice, what does Mrs. Bennet want Mr. Bennet to do?

• To write a letter to Mr. Bingley

• To visit Mr. Bingley

• To take more interest in his daughters

• To let her and the five Bennet sisters visit Mr. Bingley

In ch. 2, how does Mr. Bennet surprise his wife and daughters?

• He wrote a letter to Mr. Bingley

• He bought a dozen new dresses

• He received a letter from the Queen

• He visited Mr. Bingley

How many daughters do Mr. and Mrs. Bennet have?

• 7

• 5

• 3

• 4

Which daughter does Mr. Bennet favor?

• Lydia

• Jane

• Lizzy

• Kitty

In Chapter 3 of Pride and Prejudice, how does Mr. Darcy insult Lizzy?

• He says she is not attractive enough for him to dance with.

• He says her conversation is boring.

• He says she is a bad dancer.

• He says she has uncouth manners.

What information do we learn from Mrs. Bennet in ch. 1?

• Lady Lucas had a baby.

• A new doctor is in town.

• Kitty is getting married.

• Mr. Bingley is their new neighbor.

According to Mr. Bennet, what is the business of Mrs. Bennet?

• to get their daughters married off

• raising chickens

• to find her sons suitable wives

• gardening

Where do the Bennets go during ch. 3?

• the park

• a palace

• a ball

• church

Who does Mr. Bingley dance with twice at the ball?

• Lydia

• Lizzy

• Kitty

• Jane