WorksheetsLegacy B2 pt 1 Literature 1
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Who wrote Pride and Prejudice?
Emily Bronte
Jane Austen
William Shakespeare
Louisa May Alcott
When was Pride and Prejudice written?
1813
1945
1775
1901
What does it mean that Mr. Bennet’s property is “entailed”?
Lady Catherine de Bourgh gave it to him.
It comes from his wife’s family.
It can only be inherited by a male.
He rents from Sir William Lucas.
What reason does Wickham give Elizabeth for his dislike of Darcy?
Darcy killed his cousin in a duel.
Darcy betrayed his country.
Darcy wouldn’t let Wickham marry his sister.
Darcy cheated him out of an inheritance.
The novel ends with ...
Darcy marrying Elizabeth, and Bingley marrying Miss Darcy
Darcy marrying Elizabeth, and Wickham marrying Jane
Bingley marrying Jane, and Elizabeth marrying Wickham
Bingley marrying Jane, and Darcy marrying Elizabeth
Sense and Sensibility is Jane Austen's ______ novel.
second
first
third
Sense and Sensibility was published in ______
1719
1811
1954
1887
Who does Marianne end up marrying in the end of "Sense and Sensibility"
Colonel Brandon
Edward Ferrars
John Willoughby
Robert Ferrars
Who does Elinor Dashwood end up marrying in the end of "Sense and Sensibility"
Colonel Brandon
Edward Ferrars
John Willoughby
Robert Ferrars
languid (adj)
lacking energy or enthusiasm
is the kind of request
understanding; grasp.
putrid
very unpleasant; repulsive.
intense, urgent, or abnormal desire or longing.
excited, restless
Which family is the focus of the novel?
The Ferrars family
The Partridge Family
The Steele Family
The Dashwood Family
How many times was Henry Dashwood married?
Once
Twice
Thrice
Never
Who does Henry Dashwood call to his sickbed, and ask to support his wife and daughters?
John Dashwood
Mrs. Jennings
Sir John Middleton
Mrs. Dashwood
Which sister is described as having "strength and understanding"?
Margaret
Lucy
Elinor
Marianne
How much money does John initially decide to give each of his sisters?
500 Pounds
100 Pounds
10,000 Pounds
1,000 Pounds
Why does John say he's sorry that Mrs. Dashwood and her daughters are moving so far away?
He wanted to marry one of them.
He doesn't want to be left alone with his horrible wife.
He wanted to get to know them better, since they didn't grow up together.
He will have to deliver their furniture by boat, instead of by road (which will cost him more money).
He needed them to do the housework.
Why does Mrs. Dashwood decide to move out of Norland?
She hates it there because it's full of bad memories.
She is angry that Fanny thinks Elinor is trying to marry her brother.
She thinks he's as greedy as his awful wife.
She never wants to see him again.
Where does Mrs. Dashwood decide to go?
To rent a cottage from her relative, Sir John Middleton.
To London, to get a job as a governess.
To Sussex on vacation.
Nowhere - she refuses to ever leave Norland Park.
Why was Margaret sure that Marianne and Willoughby would soon get married?
He had asked Marianne to marry him
He had given Marianne a horse
He had a lock of Marianne’s hair
He had told Margaret about it
