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WorksheetsPride and Prejudice
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 28mins
Complete the quotation: “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a ___.”
house
wife
friend
treasure
What is the name of Mr. Darcy's aunt?
Lady Charlotte de Bourgh
Lady Catherine de Bourgh
Lady Elizabeth de Bourgh
Mr. Darcy's sister's name is:
Georgina
Caroline
Isabel
Charlotte
How does Mr. Darcy offend Elizabeth at the first ball?
He refuses to dance with her.
He insults her father.
He dances with Jane too often.
What does it mean that Mr. Bennet’s property is “entailed”?
It comes from his wife’s family.
It can only be inherited by a male.
Lady Catherine de Bourgh gave it to him.
He rents from Sir William Lucas.
When Darcy first proposes to Elizabeth, he spends most of the proposal dwelling on
how socially unsuitable a match she is for him.
her beauty.
how much he adores her family.
Elizabeth’s feelings toward Darcy begin to change when he
sends her a letter explaining his actions.
marries Miss Bingley.
fights a duel with Wickham.
sends money to Jane.
Where does Lydia spend the summer, and why?
Netherfield, to be near Darcy.
London, because she enjoys the opera.
Brighton, to be near the militia regiment.
Barbados, for her health.
What does Lady Catherine forbid Elizabeth to do?
Marry Bingley.
Marry Darcy.
Visit Rosings.
Visit Rosings.
What is Mr. Wickham's reason for wishing to elope with Georgiana Darcy?
for love
for responsibility
for money
for revenge
Which of the following does not describe Lady Catherine de Bourgh?
A rich, bossy noblewoman
Mr. Collin's patron
Darcy's aunt
Humble but well respected
According to Mr. Darcy, what qualities make a woman "accomplished"?
Knowledge of music, art and languages
Great manner of walking
Extensively well read
All of the choices
The Bennet family lives in the village of
Pemberley
Rosings
Longbourn
Burrows
What is the name of Darcy's property?
Rosings
Longbourn
Netherfield
Pemberley
How many pounds does Mr. Darcy make a year?
5000
2000
10000
50000
Why is Mrs Bennet obsessed with marrying off her daughters?
Because she adored planning weddings
Because once Mr. Bennet died, they would be left in a dire position
Because she wanted to live with them in a big mansion
Because it would mean she did a good job as a mother
As in any good love story, the lovers must elude and overcome numerous stumbling blocks, beginning with the tensions caused by the lovers’ own personal qualities.
Why does Miss Bingley dislike Elizabeth?
Wickham has told Miss Bingley lies about Elizabeth’s character.
She is jealous of Darcy’s growing attraction to Elizabeth.
Darcy is constantly speaking ill of Elizabeth.
Elizabeth insulted Miss Bingley at the ball.
The pride of the characters is one of the most critical flaws represented in the novel.
What reason does Wickham give Elizabeth for his dislike of Darcy?
Darcy killed his cousin in a duel.
Darcy cheated him out of an inheritance.
Darcy wouldn’t let Wickham marry his sister.
The Bennet family lives in the village of
Pemberley
London
Longbourn
Rosings
Who is prideful and who is prejudiced?
no one
Mr. Darcy is the only one having this flaw.
Austen’s novel shows that almost anyone is capable of being prideful and prejudiced
What does Mr Darcy think about Elizabeth Bennet ?
she is very pretty and intelligent but too independent to tempt him
she is tolerable but not handsome enough to tempt him
she is too poor and low witted to tempt him
she is tolerable but not wealthy enough to tempt him
Why does Elizabeth refuse Mr Darcy's marriage proposal ?
because he is too arrogant
because he is responsible for the breaking up of her sister Jane and Mr Bingley
because she doesn't believe he truly loves her
because she loves another man
Why did Mr Darcy separate Jane Bennet and Mr Bingley ?
because he believed Jane loved Bingley only for his money
because he was secretly in love with Jane
because he is mean and doesn't like people who love each other
because he couldn't bear the idea of his friend being happier that he was
"It pains me to say this, but it was the lack of propriety shown by your mother, your three younger sisters - even, on occasion, your father."
What does Mr Darcy mean ?
Darcy thinks Elizabeth's family do not have an appropriate behaviour
Darcy thinks Elizabeth's family do not have enough land and money
Darcy thinks Elizabeth's family do not have good personal hygiene
What does Miss Bingley do to show Jane how little their friendship means to her?
Caroline takes a month to visit Jane in London
Caroline hates the Bennet family
Caroline punches her in the face
Caroline is jealous of Lizzy
1. In their marriage, Mr. Collins and Charlotte can best be described as ___________ and ___________ towards one another.
Collins-patient; Charlotte-clueless
Collins-distant; Charlotte-deeply in love
Collins-clueless, Charlotte-patient
Collins-deeply in love; Charlotte-deeply in love
According to Mr. Darcy, why did he break up the growing relationship between Jane and Mr. Bingley?
He wants Bingley to marry his sister.
He felt that Bingley would regret his choice.
He was ashamed of the Bennets.
He didn't think Jane loved him.
What does Elizabeth say is her main folly after reading her letter from Darcy?
Vanity.
Pride.
Prejudice.
Love.
Why does Jane's visit to the Bingleys end up lasting for days?
She gets soaked in a rainstorm and becomes ill.
Mr. Bingley proposes to her.
Mrs. Bennet forgets to send a carriage to bring her home.
Jane is hoping to make Mr. Darcy fall in love with her.
Who spearheads the search for Lydia after Mr. Bennet returns home in defeat?
Sir William Lucas
her mother
Mr. Gardiner
her father
Volume 3 provides a lot of descriptions about Lydia. All of the following describe Lydia EXCEPT
silly
respectful
noisy
fearless
What does Elizabeth think of Georgiana?
She thinks Georgiana is mean and selfish
She thinks Georgiana is much smarter than the others and a worthy friend
She thinks Georgiana is a snob like the others
She thinks Georgiana is shy and not as proud as she had supposed
What results from Lady Catherine's interference?
She drives an insurmountable wedge between Elizabeth and Darcy
She loses Darcy's respect and affection. He says he will never speak to her again.
She creates a firm friendship between her daughter and Elizabeth
She unknowingly give Darcy hope that Elizabeth thinks better of him than she used to.
Darcy and Fitzwilliam are acquainted because:
They served in the military together
They are cousins
Fitzwilliam works for Darcy's estate
Fitzwilliam was Darcy's tutor when he was younger
What does Darcy say his reason was for not dancing at the town ball when he first met the Bennets?
He is uncomfortable around people he doesn't know
He had hurt his ankle and was in considerable pain
He was terribly jealous of Bingley
Caroline Bingley didn't want to dance, so Darcy wouldn't either
Fitzwilliam told Elizabeth about Darcy's role in breaking up Jane and Bingley because:
He hoped Elizabeth would dislike Darcy even more
Fitzwilliam was angry because Elizabeth had turned down his marriage proposal.
Jane had a questionable reputation, and Fitzwilliam told Darcy about it
Fitzwilliam was trying to make Darcy seem like a good man and devoted friend.
Another reason Elizabeth turns Darcy down is:
He tells her he loves her in spite of his better judgement because she's of a lower social class
He admits that he is promised to his cousin Anne
She is beginning to have feelings for Fitzwilliam
She has proof that Darcy took Wickham's inheritance
A third reason Elizabeth turns down Darcy's proposal is:
She doesn't want to live at Pemberly
She dislikes how Darcy treated Wickham
Her mother told her she must marry Darcy or lose her dowry
Her father has strong objections to Darcy
When he meets Elizabeth and the Gardners at Pemberly, Darcy is:
obviously irritated, and borders on outright rudeness
polite, but immediately excuses himself and virtually hides from them
very gentlemanly and cordial, introducing his sister to them and inviting them to dinner
socially terribly awkward, and an embarrassment to Georgiana
Why does Darcy feel partially responsible for the Bennets' dilemma?
He had secretly introduced Lydia to the Catholic faith
He had not exposed Wickham's past behavior to protect Georgiana
He knew Elizabeth was in love with Wickham
Charlotte and Collins work for his aunt, Lady Katherine
Which theme does Lydia Bennet's elopement primarily contribute to?
The importance of marriage
The role of women in society
The consequences of pride
The impact of reputation on social standing
What is Mr. Collins's primary reason for wanting to marry?
Love
Wealth
Social status
Lady Catherine de Bourgh's advice
What motivates Elizabeth Bennet's initial dislike for Mr. Darcy?
His wealth
His refusal to dance with her
His friendship with Mr. Wickham
His criticism of her family
Which character is an example of the theme of "marriage for convenience"?
Jane Bennet
Lydia Bennet
Charlotte Lucas
Elizabeth Bennet
How does Jane Austen use the character of Mr. Collins to critique society?
By showcasing his intelligence
Through his obsequiousness to Lady Catherine
By highlighting his romantic nature
Through his independence and free spirit
What role does Pemberley play in Elizabeth's changing perception of Mr. Darcy?
It highlights Mr. Darcy's wealth
It represents Mr. Darcy's true character
It is irrelevant to her changing perception
It symbolizes Elizabeth's desire for social status
How does Pride and Prejudice reflect the social context of early 19th-century England?
Through its focus on technology
By highlighting the importance of marriage and social class
Through its critique of the monarchy
By advocating for women's independence
What is the effect of the narrative point of view in Pride and Prejudice?
It limits the reader's understanding of the characters
It provides an unbiased perspective on events
It allows insight into Elizabeth Bennet's thoughts and feelings
It creates confusion about the plot
What does the development of Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy's relationship illustrate about the theme of pride?
Pride is an unchangeable trait
Pride can lead to misunderstanding and prejudice
Pride is necessary for social survival
Pride has no impact on personal relationships
What does Elizabeth Bennet's reaction to Mr. Darcy's initial proposal reveal about her character?
She is easily flattered and accepts immediately.
She values wealth and status above all.
She is independent and values personal respect.
She is timid and afraid to speak her mind.
What character trait does Mr. Collins's proposal to Elizabeth highlight?
His humility and self-awareness.
His romantic and passionate nature.
His arrogance and sense of entitlement.
His intelligence and wit.
What does Mr. Wickham's behavior towards Elizabeth and the Bennet family reveal about him?
He is honest and trustworthy.
He is manipulative and deceitful.
He is shy and reserved.
He is indifferent and uninterested.
How does Mr. Bingley's character contrast with Mr. Darcy's in the early chapters?
Mr. Bingley is more arrogant and reserved.
Mr. Bingley is more sociable and amiable.
Mr. Bingley is less wealthy and influential.
Mr. Bingley is more deceitful and manipulative.
