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A multiple-choice quiz by robynraymer. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
robynraymer

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
47,911

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
7781

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What are the Bennet sisters' names, from eldest to youngest? Hint

Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty, Lydia

Elinor, Marianne, Margaret, Lucy

Elizabeth, Anne, Mary, Henrietta, Louisa

Elizabeth, Catherine, Elinor, Fanny, Emma, Anne

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Question 2 of 10

2. Why did Mr. Bennet marry his wife? Hint

She was very pretty.

She had a large fortune.

She was intelligent and witty.

The two are cousins; their families wished them to marry.

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which words best describe Mrs. Bennet? Hint

sarcastic and introverted

timid and sickly

vulgar and talkative

cordial and witty

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who are Elizabeth's two favorite family members? Hint

Mr. Collins and Mary

Mrs. Bennet and Mrs. Philips

Jane and Mr. Bennet

Lydia and Kitty

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who is Mr. Hurst? Hint

Mr. Bingley's brother-in-law

Mr. Collins' patron

Mr. Darcy's cousin

Mrs. Bennet's brother

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Question 6 of 10

6. Why does Mr. Collins propose to Charlotte Lucas? Hint

Charlotte's father is a member of the nobility.

Mr. Collins does not believe cousins should marry.

Lady Catherine commands Mr. Collins to marry Charlotte.

She's nice to him after Elizabeth turns him down.

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Question 7 of 10

7. When does Elizabeth first begin to change her mind about Mr. Darcy? Hint

after she reads his letter concerning Wickham, Jane, and other matters

after she first sees Pemberley

during the time she is nursing Jane at Netherfield

after Lady Catherine commands her not to become engaged to Darcy

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Question 8 of 10

8. Why does Wickham marry Lydia? Hint

Mr. Gardiner persuades him to marry her.

Mr. Bennet challenges him to a duel.

Apparently, Mr. Darcy gives him money.

Wickham is deeply in love with Lydia.

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Question 9 of 10

9. What ultimate effect does Lady Catherine's visit to Elizabeth have on Darcy? Hint

It convinces him not to marry Elizabeth after all, since E. is rude to Lady C.

It makes him aware that Elizabeth may be willing to marry him.

It makes him realize what a kind, loving aunt Lady Catherine is.

It convinces him that Elizabeth's family is not as vulgar as he had once thought.

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Question 10 of 10

10. How does Mrs. Bennet feel about Elizabeth's engagement to Darcy? Hint

She disapproves because she doesn't like him.

Since he is so wealthy, she is absolutely thrilled.

Since she still wishes E. had married Mr. Collins, she's lukewarm about it.

Since she knows her beloved Wickham and Darcy are enemies, she's angry.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What are the Bennet sisters' names, from eldest to youngest?

Answer: Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty, Lydia

The two eldest are close friends, and the two youngest like to flirt with officers together. The middle daughter, Mary, is pseudo-scholarly, plain, and pompous.

2. Why did Mr. Bennet marry his wife?

Answer: She was very pretty.

Mr. Bennet probably regretted his decision soon after his marriage. The Bennets' marriage is reminiscent of the Palmers' marriage in 'Sense and Sensibility.'

3. Which words best describe Mrs. Bennet?

Answer: vulgar and talkative

Mrs. Bennet's chief concern is to get her five daughters married.

4. Who are Elizabeth's two favorite family members?

Answer: Jane and Mr. Bennet

Elizabeth is good friends with her eldest sister and she enjoys her father's wit and intelligence. However, she is aware of mistakes Mr. Bennet makes.

5. Who is Mr. Hurst?

Answer: Mr. Bingley's brother-in-law

Mr. Bingley has two sisters: Miss Caroline Bingley, and Mrs. Hurst.

6. Why does Mr. Collins propose to Charlotte Lucas?

Answer: She's nice to him after Elizabeth turns him down.

Elizabeth is appalled when her sensible friend Charlotte accepts Mr. Collins' proposal.

7. When does Elizabeth first begin to change her mind about Mr. Darcy?

Answer: after she reads his letter concerning Wickham, Jane, and other matters

As soon as Elizabeth realizes that some of her assumptions about Darcy are incorrect, she begins to become aware of his good qualities.

8. Why does Wickham marry Lydia?

Answer: Apparently, Mr. Darcy gives him money.

After Elizabeth tells Darcy of her family's trouble, he goes to London, finds Wickham and Lydia (living in sin, presumably), and makes it worth Wickham's while to marry the youngest Miss Bennet.

9. What ultimate effect does Lady Catherine's visit to Elizabeth have on Darcy?

Answer: It makes him aware that Elizabeth may be willing to marry him.

Lady Catherine means to prevent her nephew's marriage to Elizabeth, but her visit has the opposite effect.

10. How does Mrs. Bennet feel about Elizabeth's engagement to Darcy?

Answer: Since he is so wealthy, she is absolutely thrilled.

Mrs. Bennet has always disliked Darcy for his disdainful behavior, but as soon as he becomes engaged to Elizabeth, Mrs. B. does an about face (since Darcy is even richer than Bingley).

Source: Author robynraymer

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