'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? handsomeness quickness good humour charm

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

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

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 sprained his ankle in the first dance That he had only danced with his sisters That he had never moved to Netherfield 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_________.' 'mortified mine.' 'been so rude.' 'embarrassed Jane.' 'been so insulting.'

6. What had been the profession of Mrs. Bennet's deceased father? an attorney a soldier a clerk 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_______________________________________.' 'follows being surrounded by a room full of beautiful women.' listening to intelligent conversation can bring.' 'a pair of fine eyes in the face of a pretty woman can bestow.' 'some fine wine and good conversation can supply.'

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

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

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