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Quiz about The Passionate Pride and Prejudice 1995

The Passionate "Pride and Prejudice" - 1995 Quiz

This quiz is specifically about the 1995 "Pride and Prejudice" miniseries. How much do you remember about this wonderful drama?

A multiple-choice quiz by Trufflesss.
Co-authors: L Estimated time: 2 mins.

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Trufflesss
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Time
2 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
400,510

Updated
Apr 11 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
188

Last 3 plays: Guest 175 (4/10), Mazee1 (9/10), Guest 155 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What sport does Mr. Darcy play in order to overcome his passion for Elizabeth? Hint

Fencing

Duck hunting

Fox hunting

Horse racing

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who played the part of Elizabeth? Hint

Jennifer Ehle

Helena Bonham Carter

Kiera Knightley

Emma Thompson

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who played the part of Mr Darcy? Hint

Hugh Laurie

Sean Bean

Pierce Brosnan

Colin Firth

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Question 4 of 10

4. What did the Bennets call Elizabeth? Hint

Lizzy

Bessy

Betty

Libby

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who always seemed to be vexed? Hint

Mr. Wickham

Mrs. Bennet

Jane Bennet

Mr. Darcy

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Question 6 of 10

6. Prior to Darcy's marriage proposal, who proposed to Elizabeth? Hint

No one

William Lucas

George Wickham

Mr. Collins

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the Bennet sisters takes Kitty's bonnet and reworks it? Hint

Lydia

Mary

Elizabeth

Jane

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Question 8 of 10

8. Mr. Bennet nearly falls asleep when one of his daughters is playing the piano. Which one? Hint

Mary

Kitty

Elizabeth

Jane

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Question 9 of 10

9. Why did Mrs. Bennet insist that Jane ride a horse to Netherfield instead of taking the carriage? Hint

because Mr Darcy needed it for the evening

so Lydia and Mr Wickham could use it for their honeymoon

because the carriage had been in an accident and was broken

so Jane would have to stay at Netherfield

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the first line of the miniseries? Hint

It's a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a great fortune must be in want of a wife.

It's a fair prospect.

Mr Bingley wishes to become acquainted with you.

The very rich can afford to give offence wherever they go.

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 29 2024 : Guest 175: 4/10
Apr 26 2024 : Mazee1: 9/10
Apr 21 2024 : Guest 155: 10/10
Apr 09 2024 : Guest 24: 4/10
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 45: 7/10
Mar 25 2024 : Guest 95: 10/10
Mar 24 2024 : Guest 92: 4/10
Mar 23 2024 : Guest 192: 10/10
Mar 21 2024 : Guest 109: 8/10

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What sport does Mr. Darcy play in order to overcome his passion for Elizabeth?

Answer: Fencing

Darcy had asked Elizabeth to marry him. He made a mess out of the proposal, and she refused him. Later, he fences with one of his servants. As he leaves, Darcy says, "I shall conquer this. I shall!" He was trying to forget Elizabeth and move on.

2. Who played the part of Elizabeth?

Answer: Jennifer Ehle

Jennifer Ehle was actually born in North Carolina. Her mother was an English actress and her father was an American author. She spent a large part of her childhood in the USA, but did spend time in the UK as well. Kiera Knightley did play Elizabeth Bennet, but in the 2005 film.

3. Who played the part of Mr Darcy?

Answer: Colin Firth

Colin Firth was born in Hampshire in 1960. He has a younger brother and a younger sister. Firth became well-known as an actor after playing Mr. Darcy.

4. What did the Bennets call Elizabeth?

Answer: Lizzy

Elizabeth is the second eldest of five sisters. They live in the village of Meryton. She is her father's favourite of all of the daughters.

5. Who always seemed to be vexed?

Answer: Mrs. Bennet

Mrs. Bennet is a silly, flighty character who changes her opinion very quickly.

Mrs. Bennet: "Oh, Mr. Bennet, nothing you say shall ever vex me again."
Mr. Bennet : "I'm sorry to hear it."

6. Prior to Darcy's marriage proposal, who proposed to Elizabeth?

Answer: Mr. Collins

Elizabeth said no, of course. Mr. Bennet had no sons, and because the estate was entailed away from the female line, his cousin, Mr. Collins, was his heir. Mr. Collins was determined to marry one of the five Bennet daughters.

7. Which of the Bennet sisters takes Kitty's bonnet and reworks it?

Answer: Lydia

Lydia is a silly, flighty girl who enjoys laughing at other people's weaknesses. She is not above taking advantage of Kitty, despite Kitty being two years her senior.

8. Mr. Bennet nearly falls asleep when one of his daughters is playing the piano. Which one?

Answer: Mary

Mary is neither intelligent nor pretty. She reads a lot and enjoys singing and playing the piano. Unfortunately she doesn't have a very nice singing voice and is mocked by others.

9. Why did Mrs. Bennet insist that Jane ride a horse to Netherfield instead of taking the carriage?

Answer: so Jane would have to stay at Netherfield

Mrs Bennet wanted Jane to go to Netherfield and have to spend the night because of the rain. It was her hope that Jane and Mr Bingley would get to know each other better.

10. What is the first line of the miniseries?

Answer: It's a fair prospect.

In the opening scene, Mr Bingley and Mr Darcy ride across a field and look upon Netherfield. Bingley wants Darcy's approval to let the estate.

Source: Author Trufflesss

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