Pride and Prejudice Quiz

What is the main concern of Mrs. Bennet at the beginning of the novel?

• Finding a new home

• Preparing for a visit from Lady Catherine

• Marrying off her daughters

• Buying new clothes

How does Mr. Bennet respond to his wife’s excitement about Mr. Bingley?

• He ignores her completely

• He agrees immediately

• He teases her with sarcasm

• He angrily refuses to listen

Who is Mr. Bingley?

• A schoolteacher

• A soldier

• A rich single man who just moved into Netherfield

• A cousin of the Bennets

What is the opening line of the novel famously about?

• The weather

• A ball

• The power of education

• Marriage and wealthy men

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

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

What is Mr. Bennet’s personality like?

• Quiet and emotional

• Sarcastic and witty

• Angry and aggressive

• Boring and forgetful

Which daughter is Mr. Bennet’s favorite?

• Lydia

• Mary

• Elizabeth

• Jane

How does Mr. Darcy behave at the Meryton ball?

• He dances with many ladies

• He is charming and friendly

• He refuses to talk to anyone and acts proud

• He leaves early due to illness

Why does Elizabeth dislike Mr. Darcy at first?

• He insulted her by calling her “tolerable, but not handsome enough to tempt me”

• He danced with her and stepped on her foot

• He complimented Jane instead of her

• He argued with her father

Who dances with Mr. Bingley at the Meryton ball?

• Elizabeth

• Jane

• Mary

• Mrs. Bennet