'Pride and Prejudice' - A challenge!

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Everyone who has read 'Pride and Prejudice' knows that Mr. Bennet is partial to his daughter, Elizabeth. Which trait of character does he say in the first chapter of the book that she, and not her sisters, possess? charm handsomeness quickness good humour

2. What does Mrs. Bennet accuse Mr. Bennet of having no compassion for? his daughters her nerves his daughter's suitors their financial state

3. Who is the tallest of the five Bennet girls? Mary Jane Elizabeth Lydia

4. After hearing his wife prattle on about a recent ball, and who had danced with whom, what did Mr. Bennet say he wished had happened to Mr. Bingley? That he had never moved to Netherfield That he had sprained his ankle in the first dance That he had only danced with his sisters That he had become sick and cancelled the ball

5. After a ball , the Bennet's were discussing Mr. Darcy's character with their neighbors the Lucas'. Elizabeth said of Darcy, 'I could have easily have forgiven his pride, if he had not_________.' 'embarrassed Jane.' 'been so insulting.' 'been so rude.' 'mortified mine.'

6. What had been the profession of Mrs. Bennet's deceased father? a clerk an attorney a soldier a physician

7. Mr. Darcy was deep in thought, and when asked by Mr. Bingley's sister what he was thinking about he replied, 'I have been meditating on the very great pleasure which_______________________________________.' listening to intelligent conversation can bring.' 'follows being surrounded by a room full of beautiful women.' 'some fine wine and good conversation can supply.' 'a pair of fine eyes in the face of a pretty woman can bestow.'

8. Who accidentally 'spilled the beans' that Mr. Darcy had been at Lydia and Mr. Wickham's wedding? Mr. Gardiner Lydia Wickham Mrs. Gardiner

9. In what month did Mr. Darcy first propose to Elizabeth only to be refused? April November September January

10. Whom did Elizabeth and Darcy credit with bringing them together? The Gardiners Jane and Bingley Lady Catherine Lydia and Wickham