View a FREE sample

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What favor does Mr. Collins ask of Elizabeth after Bingley and his sisters visit Longbourn?
(a) Her first two dances at the ball at Netherfield.
(b) An hour of private conversation.
(c) To read some of Frodyce's sermons with him and her sisters.
(d) Some advice about how to propose to her sister.

2. How many daughters does Mrs. Bennett have?
(a) 3.
(b) 6.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

3. Why are Mr. Bennet's closest relatives not to inherit his house and fortune after he dies?
(a) He promised his father to care for his cousin.
(b) They are all females.
(c) He does not trust them to do what is wise with the property.
(d) He feels ashamed of his closest relations.

4. How long does Mr. Collins stay at Longbourn after he is refused?
(a) Until the end of his origianlly planned visit.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) One day.
(d) One hour.

5. Who comes to visit Jane while she is stuck at Netherfield after dining with Miss Bingley?
(a) Kitty.
(b) Mary.
(c) Mrs. Bennet.
(d) Elizabeth.

6. How many times does Darcy dance at the first ball of the book?
(a) 3.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 2.

7. Who gives Mrs. Bennett a description of Mr. Bingley when her husband will not?
(a) Lady De Bourgh.
(b) Lady Catherine.
(c) Lady Collins.
(d) Lady Lucas.

8. What does Charlotte do when the Bennets and Lucases dine together after Elizabeth's refusal of Mr. Collins?
(a) Gosips with Elizabeth.
(b) Observes the odd tension in the family.
(c) Listens to Mr. Collins.
(d) Reads sermons.

9. What is in the letter from Caroline Bingley that distresses Jane a few days after the ball at Netherfield?
(a) News that Bingley and Mr. Darcy's sister are engaged.
(b) News that they are leaving to London and do not plan to return.
(c) News that Mr. Bingley and his family highly disapproves of the Bennet family.
(d) News that Bingley's business has collapsed and his fortune is lost.

10. What causes a rift in the friendship between Elizabeth and Charlotte?
(a) Charlotte accepts Mr. Collin's proposal.
(b) Elizabeth rebukes Charlotte for refusing Mr. Collins.
(c) Charlotte speaks unkindly to Mr. Collins about Elizabeth.
(d) Charlotte rebukes Elizabeth for refusing Mr. Collins.

11. Who is the happiest to see Jane and Elizabeth head home from Netherfield?
(a) Caroline.
(b) Jane.
(c) Mr. Darcy.
(d) Elizabeth.

12. What does Caroline convince Elizabeth to do while in the drawing room on her third night at Netherfield?
(a) Join in a debate.
(b) Play a card game.
(c) Walk about the room.
(d) Read a book with her.

13. What does Mr. Collins think about Elizabeth's initial refusal of him the night after the ball at Netherfield?
(a) She is cruel and vindictive.
(b) She has lost a vital chance at a good match.
(c) She needs some time to think it over.
(d) She is playing hard to get.

14. What makes Mrs. Bennet ill and irritable after Elizabeth refuses Mr. Collins?
(a) Mary's poor piano playing.
(b) Lydia's constant prattling.
(c) Mr. Bingley's absence, and Charlotte's engagement.
(d) Mr. Bennet's sarcastic remarks.

15. What does Mr. Darcy do at the Netherfield ball that is extremely surprising to Elizabeth?
(a) Warmly embraces Wickham.
(b) Leaves the house.
(c) Asks her to dance.
(d) Show attention to Lydia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to Meryton that offers more gossip than Lydia can handle at the beginning of the book?

2. Where is Charlotte's new home located?

3. What does Mrs. Bennett think all single men are in pursuit of?

4. Who helps to dispel the gloom in Longbourn during the winter?

5. What does Lydia say to Lord Lucas when he comes bearing news of his daughter's upcoming nuptials?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 599 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample