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WorksheetsPride and Prejudice READING CHECK Chapters 11-20
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
What does Elizabeth say that Darcy's (personality) defect is?
a propensity to trust others too easily
a propensity to hate everyone
a propensity to talk badly about others behind their backs
a propensity to think himself greater than he ought
What does Darcy say that Elizabeth's (personality) defect is?
to ignore the vices in others
to willfully misunderstand people
to hate others with undue cause
to ignore the virtues in others
Who is reluctant for Jane and Elizabeth to return home?
Mr. Darcy
Miss Bingley
Mrs. Bennet
Lydia, Kitty, and Mary Bennet
Who wrote Mr. Bennet an interesting letter (which he shares in Chapter 13)?
Mr. Wickham
Catherine De Bourgh
Mr. Collins
Charles Bingley
What does Mr. Collins state as the purpose for his visit to the Bennets?
to "extend the olive branch" and offer peace
to get to know his new neighbors better
to evangelize to the families in his country parish
to tell them an interesting piece of gossip from Lady Catherine De Bourgh
What is the REAL purpose for Mr. Collins's visit?
to spy on the Bennets and report back to his father
to spy on the Bennets and report back to Lady Catherine De Bourgh
to gain new parishioners for his slowly dying church
to marry one of the Bennet daughters
What does Lydia do as Mr. Collins is reading from Fordyce's Sermons?
She mocks his speaking voice, to the amusement of her sisters.
She rudely interrupts him and causes him to stop reading.
She makes faces while standing behind him, even blowing a raspberry.
She sits at his feet attentively, soaking up every word.
Which Bennet daughter does Mrs. Bennet encourage Mr. Collins to pursue?
Jane
Elizabeth
Lydia
Mary
Who has an awkward encounter in Meryton in Chapter 15?
Elizabeth with Mr. Darcy
Mr. Wickham with Mr. Darcy
Mr. Bingley with Jane
Mr. Collins with Mr. Darcy
Which quote best captures the impression Mr. Wickham makes on Elizabeth Bennet?
"His appearance was greatly in favor; he had all the best part of beauty, a fine countenance, a good figure, and a very pleasing address."
"He was the proudest, most disagreeable man in the world, and everyone hoped he would never come here again."
"He must be an oddity, I think...I cannot make him out."
"His air was grave and stately, and his manners were very formal."
Why does Mr. Wickham hold a grudge against Mr. Darcy?
Darcy spread terrible rumors about Wickham.
Darcy caused Wickham's relationship with a beautiful girl to come to an early end.
Darcy caused Wickham to lose his entire inheritance and intended profession.
Darcy and Wickham used to be best friends until they had a terrible falling out.
In Chapter 17, a ball is announced. Where will it be held?
Longbourn
Netherfield
Hertfordshire
Pemberley
With whom does Elizabeth dance the first two dances at the ball?
Mr. Darcy
Mr. Wickham
Mr. Collins
Mr. Denny
What is Mr. Darcy's and Elizabeth's primary topic of conversation as they dance?
the weather
Jane and Bingley's impending marriage
Mr. Wickham
Mary's musical abilities
During the course of the ball, Elizabeth was embarrassed by all of the following except:
Jane's unwillingness to share Mr. Bingley as a dance partner
Mary's terrible and endless singing for the crowd
Mrs. Bennet's loudly discussing personal family matters for all to hear
Mr. Collin's deciding to strike up a conversation with Mr. Darcy without a formal introduction.
When does Mr. Collins decide to propose to Elizabeth?
at the ball in front of everyone
in the town square at Meryton
in her father's library with Mr. Bennet present
first thing in the morning at the breakfast table
How many times must Elizabeth reject Mr. Collins's marriage proposal before he decides to apply to her parents instead?
three
four
five
six
What choice does Mr. Bennet give Elizabeth (concerning marriage to Mr. Collins)?
Choose Mr. Collins or embrace being a spinster
Choose to save the family estate or choose to become destitute
Choose to please either her mother or her father (and become a stranger to the other parent)
Choose Mr. Collins or choose Mr. Darcy
What does Mr. Collins do at the end of Chapter 20?
He becomes offended by his rejection and curses the family.
He makes an unnecessary apology and returns back to his home.
He reads another excerpt out of Fordyce's sermons to Elizabeth to teach her a lesson.
He makes a deal (cash under the table) with Mr. Bennet for Elizabeth's hand in marriage.
What does Elizabeth demonstrate about her character with her rejection of Mr. Collins's proposal?
She cares nothing about the financial future of her family and her father's estate.
She enjoys being the center of attention, particularly among her sisters.
She is determined never to marry and stay single for life.
She is strong and independent, and she refuses to cave to social pressures.
