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Pride and Prejudice MCQs
Places
Where do the Bennet family primarily reside?
A. Meryton
B. Netherfield Park
C. Rosings Park
D. Longbourn
In which village is the Bennet family’s home located?
A. Meryton
B. Longbourn
C. Lambton
D. Hunsford
What type of property is Mr. Bennet’s estate, Longbourn?
A. A freehold estate passing to his eldest daughter.
B. A small cottage with a leasehold.
C. An entailed estate, passing to a distant male relation.
D. A large estate inherited through his wife’s family.
How far is the village of Longbourn from Meryton?
A. Two miles
B. Half a mile
C. Three miles
D. One mile
Where do Sir William and Lady Lucas live?
A. Meryton
B. Rosings Park
C. Longbourn
D. Lucas Lodge
How is Lucas Lodge situated in relation to Meryton?
A. It is in the centre of Meryton.
B. It is ten miles from Meryton.
C. It is a short walk from Longbourn.
D. It is about a mile from Meryton.
What is the name of the estate Mr. Bingley rents?
A. Pemberley
B. Longbourn
C. Rosings Park
D. Netherfield Park
Where did the Bingleys come from before taking Netherfield?
A. Meryton
B. Derbyshire
C. Kent
D. London
Mr. Darcy’s estate is in which county?
A. Hertfordshire
B. Kent
C. London
D. Derbyshire
What is the name of Mr. Darcy’s estate?
A. Rosings
B. Pemberley
C. Netherfield
D. Longbourn
11. In what type of area is Pemberley situated?
A. Hilly, woody country, five miles from Lambton.
B. A bustling city.
C. A flat, agricultural plain.
D. A coastal region.
Where is Mr. Collins’s parish located?
A. Meryton
B. Longbourn
C. London
D. Hunsford, Kent
What is the name of Lady Catherine de Bourgh’s residence?
A. Netherfield Park
B. Pemberley
C. Rosings Park
D. Lucas Lodge
How close is Mr. Collins’s parsonage to Rosings Park?
A. It is several miles away.
B. The garden is separated only by a lane from the park.
C. It is within the gates of Rosings Park.
D. It is in a different county.
Where do the Gardiners reside?
A. Brighton
B. Meryton
C. Hunsford
D. Gracechurch Street, London
How is Gracechurch Street characterized?
A. A fashionable area of London.
B. A rural market town.
C. A quiet seaside resort.
D. An unfashionable, commercial London neighbourhood.
Where do Lydia and Wickham ultimately settle after their marriage?
A. London
B. Meryton
C. Newcastle
D. Longbourn
In what county is Hunsford located?
A. Derbyshire
B. Sussex
C. Hertfordshire
D. Kent
Where did Lydia suggest was a good place “to get husbands”?
A. Brighton
B. London
C. Meryton
D. Hunsford
Which of the following families is not originally from Hertfordshire?
A. The Philipses
B. The Bingleys
C. The Bennets
D. The Lucases
What was the name of Mrs. Gardiner’s “former residence” visited during the northern tour?
A. Pemberley
B. Meryton
C. Rosings Park
D. Lambton
What is the entailment on the Longbourn estate?
A. It must pass only to female heirs.
B. It must pass to a specified male heir, not the daughters.
C. It has a heavy financial burden.
D. It cannot be sold.
What is the occupation of the Bennet sisters’ uncle, Mr. Philips?
A. An attorney
B. A gentleman farmer
C. A military officer
D. A clergyman
Where did the Gardiners leave their children while they went on tour?
A. London
B. Pemberley
C. Lambton
D. Longbourn
What is the name of the town where the militia regiment was headquartered?
A. Longbourn
B. Brighton
C. Hunsford
D. Meryton
1. What truth is universally acknowledged at the beginning of the novel?
A. A single man of good fortune must want a wife.
B. A single woman of good fortune must want a husband.
C. Wealth guarantees happiness in marriage.
D. All marriages are for economic gain.
2. What news does Mrs. Bennet share about Netherfield Park?
A. It has been sold to a local family.
B. It is being renovated.
C. It is too expensive for their daughters.
D. It has been let at last.
3. Who does Mrs. Long say has taken Netherfield?
A. A married gentleman from London.
B. Sir William Lucas.
C. An old widow with several children.
D. A young man of large fortune.
4. How much is Mr. Bingley’s fortune estimated to be annually?
A. Four or five thousand a year.
B. One or two thousand a year.
C. Two or three thousand a year.
D. Three or four thousand a year.
5. What is Mrs. Bennet’s primary intention regarding Mr. Bingley?
A. To invite him to a grand assembly.
B. To have him marry one of her daughters.
C. To become good friends with him.
D. To secure him as a business partner.
6. Which daughter does Mr. Bennet initially suggest he would favor for Mr. Bingley?
A. Lizzy
B. Jane
C. Mary
D. Lydia
7. How does Mr. Bennet describe his daughters to his wife?
A. Jane is the only one with quickness.
B. They are all silly, but Lizzy has more quickness.
C. They are all accomplished and intelligent.
D. Lydia is the most good-humoured.
8. What is the main “business” of Mrs. Bennet’s life?
A. To get her daughters married.
B. Reading books and making extracts.
C. Attending assemblies and balls.
D. Managing the family finances.
9. Why does Elizabeth remind her mother they will meet Mr. Bingley at the assemblies?
A. Because Mrs. Long will introduce them.
B. To suggest they host their own assembly.
C. To counter the need for Mr. Bennet to visit him first.
D. Because Mrs. Bennet is too busy to visit.
10. What is Mrs. Bennet’s opinion of Mrs. Long?
A. She is a kind and helpful neighbour.
B. She is too busy with her own nieces.
C. She is a selfish, hypocritical woman.
D. She is a good matchmaker.
11. When Mr. Bennet reveals he has visited Mr. Bingley, what is the ladies’ reaction?
A. They are indifferent.
B. Astonishment, followed by joy.
C. They are annoyed he went without them.
D. They scold him for being secretive.
12. What was Lady Lucas’s report of Mr. Bingley like?
A. Indifferent, noting only his wealth.
B. Highly favourable and agreeable.
C. Somewhat negative, calling him proud.
D. Concerned about his social connections.
13. How did the ladies of Longbourn catch a glimpse of Mr. Bingley?
A. From an upper window.
B. By hiding behind a curtain.
C. By walking in the garden.
D. Through their servants.
14. What rumor about Mr. Bingley’s party for the ball comforted the girls?
A. That he would bring only gentlemen.
B. That he had brought only six people from London.
C. That he decided to cancel the ball.
D. That he would only bring his two sisters.
15. What did Mr. Darcy say about Elizabeth when Bingley suggested dancing with her?
A. “She is quite beautiful.”
B. “She is an excellent dancer.”
C. “She is tolerable; but not handsome enough to tempt me.”
D. “She is too lively for my taste.”
16. How did Elizabeth react to Mr. Darcy’s comment?
A. She was deeply hurt and cried.
B. She told the story with great spirit among her friends.
C. She immediately confronted him.
D. She ignored it completely.
17. Which Bennet daughter danced twice with Mr. Bingley?
A. Elizabeth
B. Jane
C. Mary
D. Lydia
18. What was Mrs. Bennet’s final opinion of Mr. Darcy after the assembly?
A. He was handsome but reserved.
B. He was a most disagreeable, horrid man.
C. He was merely shy.
D. He was proud but very wealthy.
19. What did Jane express about Mr. Bingley?
A. She found him rude.
B. She greatly admired him.
C. She was indifferent to him.
D. She was flattered but had no strong feelings.
20. How does Elizabeth describe Jane’s character?
A. She is too quick to judge others.
B. She is too apt to like people and never sees a fault.
C. She is too proud and conceited.
D. She is reserved and quiet.
21. What is Elizabeth’s impression of Miss Bingley and Mrs. Hurst?
A. She finds them charming and amiable.
B. She believes their manners are equal to their brother’s.
C. She finds them proud and conceited.
D. She thinks they are shy but pleasant women.
22. From where did the Bingley fortune originate?
A. Ancient family wealth.
B. A large inheritance.
C. Trade.
D. A fortunate speculation.
23. How did Sir William Lucas achieve knighthood?
A. He inherited his title.
B. He was a distinguished military officer.
C. By an address to the king during his mayoralty.
D. He was honoured for academic achievements.
24. What advice does Charlotte Lucas give about showing affection?
A. A woman should show more affection than she feels.
B. A woman should wait for the man to make the first move.
C. Concealing affection is always the best approach.
D. A woman should study a man’s character for a year.
25. What is Charlotte Lucas’s opinion on happiness in marriage?
A. It comes from a thorough understanding of one’s partner.
B. It is achieved through careful planning.
C. It is “entirely a matter of chance.”
D. It depends on mutual admiration.
26. What did Mr. Darcy meditate on during his “reverie” at Netherfield?
A. The insipidity of the company.
B. The tiresome nature of card games.
C. “The great pleasure which a pair of fine eyes… can bestow.”
D. His plans for Pemberley.
27. What is the nature of Mr. Bennet’s property?
A. It is a large, unentailed estate.
B. It is entailed away from his daughters to a male relation.
C. It is a small estate, but his wife’s fortune is large.
D. It is heavily mortgaged.
28. What was Mrs. Bennet’s father’s profession?
A. A gentleman farmer.
B. An attorney in Meryton.
C. A London merchant.
D. A clergyman.
29. How did Mrs. Bennet ensure Jane would have to stay the night at Netherfield?
A. She sent her in the carriage, knowing it would break down.
B. She told Jane to stay regardless of the weather.
C. She sent her on horseback, knowing it would rain.
D. She asked Miss Bingley to keep her overnight.
30. How far did Elizabeth walk to Netherfield to see Jane?
A. Five miles
B. Three miles
C. Two miles
D. Half a mile
31. What did Miss Bingley say Elizabeth’s walk showed?
A. “An abominable sort of conceited independence.”
B. “A pleasing affection for her sister.”
C. “An admirable dedication to family.”
D. “A strange fondness for dirt.”
32. What did Mr. Darcy state would lessen the Bennet sisters’ chances of marrying well?
A. Their lack of fortune.
B. Their country manners.
C. Their low connections, particularly their uncle in Cheapside.
D. Their mother’s ill-temper.
33. What does Mr. Darcy add to the definition of an “accomplished” woman?
A. She must be graceful and elegant.
B. She must have a fortune of twenty thousand pounds.
C. She must improve her mind by extensive reading.
D. She must possess beauty and good humour.
34. What did Mrs. Bennet praise about Netherfield?
A. Its excellent library.
B. Its sweet room and charming prospect.
C. Its proximity to London.
D. Its large collection of paintings.
35. What “defect” did Elizabeth jokingly attribute to Mr. Darcy?
A. A propensity to be overly formal.
B. “A propensity to hate every body.”
C. A tendency to be too studious.
D. A lack of conversational skills.
36. How did Mr. Darcy respond to Elizabeth’s playful accusation?
A. He smiled and said her defect was to “wilfully misunderstand them.”
B. He denied it vehemently.
C. He remained silent.
D. He accused her of being impertinent.
37. What was Mr. Darcy’s reaction to the news of Jane and Elizabeth leaving?
A. It was “welcome intelligence,” as Elizabeth attracted him too much.
B. He was disappointed to see them go.
C. He expressed concern for Jane’s health.
D. He remained indifferent.
38. Who did Mr. Bennet announce was coming to dinner?
A. Mr. Bingley.
B. His cousin, Mr. Collins.
C. Lady Catherine de Bourgh.
D. Colonel Fitzwilliam.
39. What reasons does Mr. Collins give for wanting to marry?
A. He is in love and wants companionship.
B. Lady Catherine has advised it.
C. To set an example, be happy, and follow Lady Catherine’s advice.
D. To secure his financial future.
40. What did Mr. Collins compliment Mrs. Bennet on when he arrived?
A. Her excellent housekeeping.
B. Her beautiful garden.
C. Her “fine family of daughters.”
D. Her well-managed estate.
41. What kind of book did Mr. Collins choose to read aloud after dinner?
A. Poetry.
B. A history book.
C. Fordyce’s Sermons.
D. A book on agriculture.
42. Who interrupted Mr. Collins’s reading?
A. Elizabeth.
B. Lydia.
C. Mrs. Bennet.
D. Mary.
43. Who was Mr. Collins’s initial choice for a wife among the Bennets?
A. Elizabeth
B. Lydia
C. Jane
D. Mary
44. Who was the “most gentlemanlike” young man the Bennet sisters met in Meryton?
A. Colonel Forster.
B. Mr. Denny.
C. Mr. Wickham.
D. Mr. Bingley.
45. What happened when Mr. Darcy and Mr. Wickham saw each other in Meryton?
A. Darcy greeted Wickham warmly.
B. Both changed colour, and Darcy barely acknowledged Wickham’s bow.
C. They ignored each other completely.
D. Bingley introduced them properly.
46. How did Elizabeth respond when Wickham asked if she knew Darcy well?
A. She said she knew him very well.
B. “I think him very disagreeable.”
C. She reserved her opinion.
D. She stated they had only met briefly.
47. What profession was Mr. Wickham intended for?
A. Law
B. Medicine
C. The church
D. The military
48. What motive did Mr. Wickham attribute to Darcy’s cruelty?
A. Financial gain.
B. A thorough, determined dislike, possibly from jealousy.
C. Family pride.
D. A misunderstanding.
49. What did Mr. Collins do upon discovering Darcy was Lady Catherine’s nephew?
A. He avoided him.
B. He approached Darcy to introduce himself, considering it a duty.
C. He sent a formal letter of introduction.
D. He waited for Darcy to approach him.
50. Who did Mr. Collins choose to dance with for the first two dances at the Netherfield ball?
A. Jane
B. Lydia
C. Mary
D. Elizabeth
51. What did Elizabeth hope for at the Netherfield ball?
A. Dancing with Mr. Darcy.
B. Observing Miss Bingley’s behaviour.
C. Dancing a great deal with Mr. Wickham.
D. A quiet evening of conversation.
52. What reason did Mr. Denny give for Wickham’s absence from the ball?
A. He was feeling unwell.
B. He was obliged to go to town on business.
C. He had another engagement.
D. He was unexpectedly called away by family.
53. What did Charlotte Lucas caution Elizabeth about before dancing with Darcy?
A. Not to offend Lady Catherine.
B. Not to let her fancy for Wickham make her unpleasant.
C. To appear more agreeable.
D. To try and engage him in conversation.
54. How did Elizabeth describe her and Darcy’s minds during their dance?
A. Very different.
B. Both intellectual and deep.
C. A great similarity in their unsocial, taciturn dispositions.
D. Neither capable of conversation in a ballroom.
55. What did Elizabeth remember Darcy once saying about his resentment?
A. That he forgave easily.
B. That his resentment once created was unappeasable.
C. That he was always fair in his judgments.
D. That he tried to overcome his anger.
56. What did Miss Bingley reveal to Elizabeth about Wickham?
A. That he was a relative of Mr. Darcy.
B. That he was the son of Darcy’s late steward and had treated Darcy “infamously.”
C. That he was a man of great honour.
D. That he had inherited a large fortune.
57. What did Mr. Bingley say about Wickham when Jane enquired?
A. He fully supported Wickham’s account.
B. He vouched for Darcy’s good conduct and said Wickham was not respectable.
C. He confirmed Wickham’s story.
D. He refused to comment on the matter.
58. What did Mr. Collins do during the ball that embarrassed Elizabeth?
A. He drank too much wine.
B. He danced awkwardly with her.
C. He gave a loud speech about his clerical duties.
D. Both B and C.
59. What did Mary Bennet do at the ball that caused her family to feel “distressed”?
A. She refused to dance with anyone.
B. She argued with Mr. Darcy.
C. She sang several songs poorly after being asked to perform.
D. She spilled wine on Lady Lucas.
60. Why does Mr. Collins believe Elizabeth’s refusal of his proposal is a mere formality?
A. He thinks she is playing hard to get.
B. He believes it is the “usual practice of elegant females.”
C. He assumes her mother will force her to accept.
D. He cannot comprehend a genuine refusal.
61. What reason does Mr. Collins give for being unable to accept Elizabeth’s refusal?
A. His strong affection for her.
B. He has already told Lady Catherine about the engagement.
C. It would make him look foolish to his parishioners.
D. He considers it a compliment.
62. How does Mrs. Bennet react to Elizabeth’s refusal of Mr. Collins?
A. She supports Elizabeth’s decision.
B. She becomes hystérical and threatens to never see Elizabeth again.
C. She tries to reason with Mr. Collins.
D. She is indifferent.
63. What choice does Mr. Bennet offer Elizabeth regarding Mr. Collins?
A. Marry him and be happy, or refuse and be miserable.
B. Your mother will never see you again if you do not marry him, and I will never see you again if you do.
C. Marry him to secure the estate, or refuse and risk poverty.
D. He leaves the choice entirely to her.
64. Who does Mr. Collins propose to immediately after being rejected by Elizabeth?
A. Mary Bennet
B. Lydia Bennet
C. Charlotte Lucas
D. Caroline Bingley
65. Why does Charlotte Lucas accept Mr. Collins’s proposal?
A. She is deeply in love with him.
B. To escape her family.
C. For a comfortable home and protection from want.
D. To make Elizabeth jealous.
66. What news does a letter from Caroline Bingley deliver to Jane?
A. An invitation to another ball.
B. The entire Netherfield party has left for London.
C. Mr. Bingley will propose to Jane soon.
D. Mr. Darcy has left for Pemberley.
67. Who does Caroline Bingley’s letter suggest Mr. Bingley will marry?
A. Elizabeth Bennet
B. A lady from London
C. Miss Darcy (Georgiana)
D. A foreign princess
68. What is Elizabeth’s interpretation of Caroline Bingley’s letter?
A. She believes Caroline is being truthful.
B. She thinks it is a scheme by Miss Bingley to keep her brother from Jane.
C. She feels Jane was never truly loved by Bingley.
D. She is indifferent to the news.
69. Who are Mrs. Bennet’s brother and sister-in-law?
A. Mr. and Mrs. Collins
B. Mr. and Mrs. Philips
C. Sir William and Lady Lucas
D. Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner
70. Where do the Gardiners live?
A. Meryton
B. Longbourn
C. Hertfordshire
D. London (Cheapside)
71. What does Mrs. Gardiner suggest Jane do to recover from her disappointment?
A. Forget Mr. Bingley immediately.
B. Return with them to London for a change of scene.
C. Write another letter to Caroline Bingley.
D. Seek another suitor in Meryton.
72. What is Mrs. Gardiner’s opinion of Mr. Wickham after Elizabeth tells her his story?
A. She advises Elizabeth to avoid him.
B. She warns Elizabeth not to fall in love with a man with no fortune.
C. She finds his story entirely believable.
D. She suggests they invite him to Longbourn.
73. Who does Mr. Wickham become attached to after Elizabeth leaves for Hunsford?
A. Lydia Bennet
B. Mary Bennet
C. Miss King (a young lady who just inherited ten thousand pounds)
D. Charlotte Lucas
74. On her way to Hunsford, where does Elizabeth stop first?
A. At Pemberley
B. At her Aunt Philips’s house in Meryton
C. At her Aunt Gardiner’s house in London
D. Directly at Hunsford Parsonage
75. What does Mrs. Gardiner notice about Elizabeth’s feelings for Wickham?
A. Elizabeth is deeply in love with him.
B. Elizabeth is angry with him for his new attachment.
C. Elizabeth speaks of him with complacency and good humour, not love.
D. Elizabeth is indifferent to him.
76. Who lives at Rosings Park?
A. Mr. and Mrs. Collins
B. The Bennet family
C. Mr. Darcy’s parents
D. Lady Catherine de Bourgh
77. How does Mr. Collins describe Lady Catherine?
A. As a kind and gentle woman.
B. As proud and disagreeable.
C. As an “active magistrate” and “a most attentive neighbour.”
D. As reclusive and shy.
78. What does Lady Catherine criticize about the Bennet family’s upbringing?
A. Their lack of wealth.
B. The daughters not being “out” in society together.
C. Their education and lack of a governess.
D. All of the above.
79. Who unexpectedly arrives to visit Rosings while Elizabeth is there?
A. Mr. Bingley and his sisters.
B. Mr. Wickham.
C. Mr. Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam.
D. The Gardiner family.
80. How is Colonel Fitzwilliam related to Mr. Darcy?
A. They are brothers.
B. They are cousins.
C. He is Darcy’s brother-in-law.
D. They are old army friends.
81. What reason does Colonel Fitzwilliam give for Mr. Darcy’s recent behaviour?
A. He is naturally reserved.
B. He is in love with Elizabeth.
C. He often does not recommend himself to strangers.
D. He is preoccupied with family matters.
82. What does Colonel Fitzwilliam reveal about Mr. Darcy’s recent actions in London?
A. He purchased a new estate.
B. He saved a friend from an imprudent marriage.
C. He arranged his sister’s debut in society.
D. He challenged Wickham to a duel.
83. How does Elizabeth react to this revelation from Colonel Fitzwilliam?
A. She is amused.
B. She is indifferent.
C. She realizes Darcy was the one who separated Jane and Bingley.
D. She defends Darcy’s actions.
84. What shocking event occurs while Elizabeth is alone at Hunsford Parsonage?
A. Mr. Collins proposes again.
B. Lady Catherine arrives unannounced.
C. Mr. Darcy makes an unexpected visit and proposes marriage.
D. She receives a letter from Jane with bad news.
85. How does Mr. Darcy describe his feelings when proposing to Elizabeth?
A. With great passion and romance.
B. He speaks of his sense of her inferiority and the family obstacles.
C. With humility and respect.
D. He is nervous and stammers.
86. What is the first reason Elizabeth gives for rejecting Mr. Darcy?
A. His pride and arrogance.
B. His role in separating Jane and Bingley.
C. His treatment of Mr. Wickham.
D. Her dislike of his character.
87. What is the second reason Elizabeth gives for her refusal?
A. His interference in her family’s affairs.
B. His disdain for her social connections.
C. His cruelty towards Mr. Wickham.
D. His offensive manner of proposing.
88. What does Mr. Darcy do the day after his proposal is rejected?
A. He leaves Hunsford immediately.
B. He apologizes to Elizabeth.
C. He gives Elizabeth a long letter explaining his actions.
D. He confronts Mr. Collins.
89. What is Darcy’s explanation for separating Jane and Bingley?
A. He believed Jane was not in love with Bingley.
B. He disapproved of the Bennet family’s lack of fortune.
C. He wanted Bingley to marry his sister.
D. All of the above.
90. What is Darcy’s account of his history with Mr. Wickham?
A. Wickham was a loyal and honest man.
B. Wickham attempted to elope with his sister, Georgiana.
C. Wickham was cheated out of his inheritance.
D. Wickham and Darcy had a simple misunderstanding.
91. How does Elizabeth’s opinion of Mr. Darcy change after reading his letter?
A. She still hates him.
B. She begins to see him in a new, more favourable light.
C. She becomes indifferent to him.
D. She feels sorry for him.
92. Who invites Lydia to go to Brighton for the summer?
A. Mr. Wickham
B. Colonel Forster’s wife
C. The Gardiner family
D. Lady Catherine de Bourgh
93. Why is Elizabeth against Lydia going to Brighton?
A. She thinks Lydia is too young.
B. She fears Lydia’s unrestrained behaviour will bring disgrace.
C. She is jealous of Lydia’s opportunity.
D. She wants Lydia to stay home and study.
94. Where does Elizabeth travel with the Gardiners for her summer tour?
A. The Lake District
B. Scotland
C. Pemberley and Derbyshire
D. London
95. Why does Elizabeth agree to visit Pemberley?
A. She secretly hopes to see Mr. Darcy.
B. She is assured the family is not at home.
C. She is interested in its architecture.
D. The Gardiners persuade her against her will.
96. How is Mr. Darcy described by his housekeeper, Mrs. Reynolds?
A. As a proud and disagreeable master.
B. As the best landlord and best master that ever lived.
C. As a stern but fair man.
D. As rarely at home and uninterested in the estate.
97. What happens during Elizabeth’s tour of Pemberley?
A. She finds a letter from Darcy.
B. She encounters Miss Bingley.
C. Mr. Darcy unexpectedly returns a day early.
D. She is asked to leave by the housekeeper.
98. How does Mr. Darcy behave when he meets Elizabeth at Pemberley?
A. He is cold and distant.
B. He is civil and gentlemanlike, without any pride.
C. He is flustered and avoids her.
D. He is overly friendly and familiar.
99. Who does Darcy introduce to Elizabeth and the Gardiners at Pemberley?
A. Lady Catherine de Bourgh
B. His sister, Georgiana Darcy
C. Mr. Bingley
D. Colonel Fitzwilliam
100. What distressing news does Elizabeth receive in a letter from Jane while at Lambton?
A. Her father is seriously ill.
B. Lydia has eloped with Mr. Wickham.
C. The Collinses are visiting Longbourn again.
D. Mr. Bingley has returned to Netherfield.
101. Who finds Elizabeth in her distress after she reads Jane’s letter?
A. Mr. Gardiner
B. Georgiana Darcy
C. Mr. Darcy
D. Mrs. Gardiner
102. What does Lydia’s letter to Mrs. Forster reveal about her elopement?
A. She regrets her decision.
B. She intends to marry Wickham and go to Gretna Green.
C. Wickham forced her to go.
D. She is hiding in London.
103. Who takes charge of the search for Lydia and Wickham in London?
A. Mr. Bennet
B. Colonel Forster
C. Mr. Collins
D. Mr. Gardiner
104. What does Mr. Collins’s letter of condolence to Mr. Bennet advise?
A. To offer forgiveness to Lydia.
B. To cast Lydia off from their family forever.
C. To pay Wickham to marry her.
D. To seek legal action against Wickham.
105. Who secretly finds Lydia and Wickham and pays off Wickham’s debts to ensure their marriage?
A. Mr. Gardiner
B. Mr. Bennet
C. Mr. Darcy
D. Colonel Forster
106. Why does Mr. Darcy intervene in Lydia and Wickham’s situation?
A. To impress Elizabeth.
B. Out of a sense of duty and guilt for not exposing Wickham sooner.
C. To help his friend, Mr. Bingley.
D. At the request of Lady Catherine.
107. How does Lydia behave upon returning to Longbourn as a married woman?
A. She is ashamed and repentant.
B. She is unchanged, unsubdued, and boasts of her marriage.
C. She is quiet and withdrawn.
D. She is angry at her family’s reception.
108. Who accidentally reveals Mr. Darcy’s involvement in the marriage to Elizabeth?
A. Jane
B. Mr. Gardiner
C. Lydia
D. Wickham
109. What happens shortly after Lydia and Wickham depart?
A. Mr. Collins returns to Longbourn.
B. Lady Catherine visits.
C. Mr. Bingley returns to Netherfield.
D. Jane receives another letter from Caroline.
110. What event finally leads to Mr. Bingley proposing to Jane?
A. A long walk they take together alone.
B. A private conversation encouraged by Darcy.
C. Mrs. Bennet’s direct intervention.
D. A formal dinner at Longbourn.
111. Who makes an unexpected visit to Longbourn to confront Elizabeth?
A. Mr. Darcy
B. Mr. Bingley
C. Lady Catherine de Bourgh
D. Georgiana Darcy
112. What does Lady Catherine demand of Elizabeth?
A. That she never enter into an engagement with Mr. Darcy.
B. That she apologize for her family’s behaviour.
C. That she refuse to see Mr. Darcy again.
D. All of the above.
113. How does Elizabeth respond to Lady Catherine’s demands?
A. She agrees to them.
B. She remains silent.
C. She refuses to make any such promise.
D. She asks for time to consider.
114. What effect does Lady Catherine’s visit have on Mr. Darcy?
A. It discourages him from pursuing Elizabeth.
B. It gives him hope that Elizabeth’s feelings for him might have changed.
C. It makes him angry at his aunt’s interference.
D. It has no effect on him.
115. How does Mr. Darcy propose to Elizabeth the second time?
A. He writes her another letter.
B. During a walk, he asks if her feelings are still the same.
C. He sends a messenger with a ring.
D. He asks for her hand in front of her family.
116. What is Elizabeth’s response to Darcy’s second proposal?
A. She rejects him again.
B. She asks for more time.
C. She immediately and frankly accepts.
D. She is hesitant and unsure.
117. How does Mr. Bennet react to the news of Elizabeth’s engagement to Mr. Darcy?
A. He is overjoyed.
B. He is initially shocked and concerned for her happiness.
C. He refuses to give his consent.
D. He is indifferent.
118. How does Mrs. Bennet react to the news of the engagement?
A. She is angry because of Darcy’s past behaviour.
B. She is stunned into silence, then becomes ecstatic about the wealth.
C. She worries about Lady Catherine’s disapproval.
D. She is moderately pleased.
119. Who is the only Bennet sister to remain unmarried at the end of the novel?
A. Kitty
B. Mary
C. Lydia
D. All are married.
120. What is the ultimate outcome for Lydia and Wickham?
A. They become a wealthy and respected couple.
B. Their affection soon sinks into indifference, and they are always moving and asking for money.
C. They separate and divorce.
D. Wickham reforms and becomes a respectable officer.
121. Who becomes a great favourite at Pemberley?
A. Mrs. Bennet
B. Mr. Collins
C. Lady Catherine de Bourgh
D. The Gardiners
122. How does the relationship between Elizabeth and Georgiana Darcy develop?
A. They remain distant and formal.
B. They become the most intimate of friends.
C. Georgiana is jealous of Elizabeth.
D. Elizabeth finds Georgiana proud and reserved.
123. What is the final status of Lady Catherine’s relationship with her nephew, Mr. Darcy?
A. She disowns him completely.
B. She remains resentful and they never speak again.
C. Her resentment gives way to curiosity, and she eventually visits Pemberley.
D. She apologizes to Elizabeth.
124. What is the central theme of the novel?
A. The importance of social class.
B. The journey from first impressions (pride and prejudice) to true understanding.
C. The pursuit of wealth in marriage.
D. The conflict between city and country life.
125. Which character best represents “Pride”?
A. Mr. Bingley
B. Elizabeth Bennet
C. Mr. Darcy
D. Mrs. Bennet
126. Which character best represents “Prejudice”?
A. Jane Bennet
B. Mr. Bennet
C. Elizabeth Bennet
D. Charlotte Lucas
127. The novel is a critique of what aspect of early 19th-century English society?
A. Its political system.
B. Its religious beliefs.
C. The marriage market and social conventions.
D. Its military structure.
128. What is the name of the Bennet family’s estate?
A. Netherfield Park
B. Rosings Park
C. Pemberley
D. Longbourn
129. What is the name of Mr. Darcy’s estate?
A. Netherfield Park
B. Rosings Park
C. Pemberley
D. Longbourn
130. The novel was originally titled what?
A. Elizabeth and Darcy
B. Longbourn
C. First Impressions
D. A Truth Universally Acknowledged
131. Who is the author of “Pride and Prejudice”?
A. Charlotte Brontë
B. George Eliot
C. Mary Shelley
D. Jane Austen
132. How is Kitty Bennet’s character developed by the end of the novel?
A. She remains frivolous and silly.
B. She elopes with an officer.
C. She improves in sense and temper under the guidance of her elder sisters.
D. She becomes a scholar like Mary.
133. What is the role of letters in the novel?
A. They are purely for romantic correspondence.
B. They serve as a primary means of revealing truth and advancing the plot.
C. They are used to create misunderstandings.
D. They are infrequent and unimportant.
134. The novel is primarily told from which character’s point of view?
A. Mr. Darcy’s
B. Jane Bennet’s
C. An omniscient narrator’s
D. Elizabeth Bennet’s
135. What is the significance of the town of Meryton?
A. It is where the Bennet family lives.
B. It is a fashionable resort town.
C. It is the location of the militia regiment and a center of social activity.
D. It is where Mr. Darcy’s estate is located.
136. What social class do the Bennets belong to?
A. The aristocracy
B. The working class
C. The landed gentry
D. The merchant class
137. Mr. Collins’s character satirizes what?
A. The military
B. The medical profession
C. The clergy and social climbing
D. The legal system
138. The novel’s tone can best be described as:
A. Tragic and melancholic
B. Romantic and sentimental
C. Ironic and witty
D. Serious and didactic
139. What is a “propriety of speech” as mentioned in the text?
A. A type of formal address.
B. A figure of speech used in poetry.
C. The appropriateness or correctness of language.
D. A legal term for ownership.
140. The character of Mrs. Bennet is a caricature of what?
A. A loving and devoted mother.
B. A foolish and vulgar woman obsessed with marrying off her daughters.
C. A wise and intelligent matriarch.
D. A quiet and reserved gentlewoman.
141. What does the militia regiment stationed in Meryton represent?
A. A threat to national security.
B. A source of social disruption and romantic entanglement.
C. The strength of the British army.
D. An opportunity for economic growth.
142. The contrast between Pemberley and Rosings Park highlights what?
A. The difference between old and new money.
B. The superiority of Darcy’s taste and character over Lady Catherine’s.
C. The architectural styles of the period.
D. The wealth of the two families.
143. Elizabeth’s initial prejudice against Darcy is primarily formed by what?
A. His wealth and status.
B. Her own insecurities.
C. His rude behaviour at the Meryton ball and Wickham’s false stories.
D. The opinions of her family.
144. Darcy’s pride is primarily a result of what?
A. His handsome appearance.
B. His intelligence and education.
C. His social rank and upbringing.
D. His military achievements.
145. What is the significance of Elizabeth and Darcy’s witty exchanges?
A. They show their mutual dislike.
B. They are a battle of equals and a form of intellectual courtship.
C. They are simply for comedic effect.
D. They highlight their different social classes.
146. The novel suggests that a successful marriage is based on what?
A. Wealth and social status alone.
B. Passion and physical attraction.
C. Mutual respect, understanding, and affection.
D. Family approval and convenience.
147. How does the novel portray the importance of reputation for women?
A. It is insignificant.
B. It is crucial for social standing and marriage prospects.
C. It can be easily restored if damaged.
D. It is only important for the upper classes.
148. What is the role of irony in the novel?
A. It is used sparingly for dramatic effect.
B. It is a central tool used to critique social conventions and reveal character.
C. It is used only in the dialogue of Mr. Bennet.
D. It is absent from the narrative.
149. The Gardiners represent what kind of characters in the novel?
A. Proud and arrogant members of the aristocracy.
B. Foolish and ill-mannered country folk.
C. Sensible, intelligent, and well-bred members of the middle class.
D. Ambitious social climbers.
150. What is the significance of the final chapter of the novel?
A. It leaves the futures of the characters ambiguous.
B. It provides a brief summary of the happy outcomes for the main couples.
C. It focuses on the continued struggles of Lydia and Wickham.
D. It introduces a new conflict for the Bennet family.
