Objective Test 2 - P&P (Chapters 16–30)

At the Philipses’ dinner party, what does Mr. Wickham reveal to Elizabeth about Mr. Darcy?

• That Darcy ruined his chances at a military career

• That Darcy denied him a promised church living

• That Darcy eloped with his sister

• That Darcy gambled away his inheritance

How does Elizabeth react to Wickham’s story about Darcy?

• A) She doubts his sincerity

• B) She asks for proof

• C) She believes him immediately

• D) She refuses to discuss Darcy further

Why is Darcy absent from the Philipses’ party?

• He is ill

• He is in London

• He is visiting his aunt

• He wishes to avoid Wickham

What event does Elizabeth look forward to after hearing Wickham’s story?

• A hunting trip

• The Netherfield ball

• A visit from her uncle and aunt

• Jane’s return from Netherfield

What does Lydia express excitement about at the ball?

• Meeting Mr. Darcy

• Visiting Pemberley

• Dancing with the officers

• Seeing Mr. Collins propose

Why does Jane caution Elizabeth about Wickham?

• She doesn’t trust soldiers

• She knows Darcy’s version of events

• She prefers to think well of people without proof

• She dislikes gossip

At the Netherfield ball, who unexpectedly partners Elizabeth for a dance?

• Wickham

• Bingley

• Darcy

• Collins

How does Darcy explain Wickham’s absence from the ball?

• Wickham is avoiding debt collectors

• Wickham dislikes dancing

• Wickham had business in town

• Wickham was not invited

What embarrassing behaviour does Mrs. Bennet display at the ball?

• Criticising Darcy openly

• Singing loudly

• Talking boastfully about Jane and Bingley’s marriage

• Revealing Wickham’s story

Who proposes to Elizabeth in Chapter 19?

• Darcy

• Wickham

• Mr. Collins

• Colonel Fitzwilliam