Understanding Pride and Prejudice Chapters 1-6

Who is the first character introduced in *Pride and Prejudice*?

• Mr. Darcy

• Mrs. Bennet

• Mr. Bennet

• Jane Bennet

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

• Three

• Four

• Six

• Five

What is the name of the young, wealthy man who moves into Netherfield Park?

• Mr. Wickham

• Mr. Collins

• Mr. Bingley

• Mr. Darcy

Where do the Bennet family and Mr. Bingley first meet in a social setting?

• At Netherfield Park

• At a local ball

• At church

• At the Bennet family home

Which Bennet daughter does Mr. Bingley show the most interest in during the first ball?

• Elizabeth

• Lydia

• Mary

• Jane

What is Mr. Darcy's first impression of Elizabeth Bennet at the ball?

• He thinks she is the most beautiful woman in the room

• He finds her tolerable but not handsome enough to dance with

• He immediately asks her to dance

• He ignores her completely and speaks to no one

What is the main reason Mrs. Bennet is so excited about Mr. Bingley's arrival in the neighbourhood?

• She wants to become his friend

• She hopes he will marry one of her daughters

• She wants to invite him to dinner parties

• She is curious about his wealth and lifestyle

How does Elizabeth react when she overhears Mr. Darcy's rude comment about her at the ball?

• She cries and leaves the ball immediately

• She confronts Mr. Darcy directly

• She takes it with humour and tells the story to her friends

• She asks Mr. Bingley to defend her

How does Mr. Bennet's personality differ from Mrs. Bennet's in the opening chapters?

• Mr. Bennet is loud and emotional, while Mrs. Bennet is calm and quiet

• Mr. Bennet is calm and ironic, while Mrs. Bennet is nervous and dramatic

• Both characters are equally serious and practical

• Mr. Bennet is kind and warm, while Mrs. Bennet is cold and distant

Why does Mr. Darcy appear proud and unfriendly at the ball, according to the other characters?

• He is shy and does not know how to talk to people

• He is upset because he did not want to attend the ball

• He thinks he is better than everyone else because of his wealth and social status

• He is angry at Mr. Bingley for bringing him to the event