Pride and Prejudice — Questions and answers
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What news did Mr. Bennet announce that excited Mrs. Bennet of Longbourn?
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- Their daughters, Jane and Elizabeth, were invited to a grand ball.
- The family would be moving to a new, larger estate soon.
- Mrs. Bennet's distant cousin was coming to visit them.
- A rich young gentleman named Mr. Bingley had rented Netherfield Park. ✓
Answer: A rich young gentleman named Mr. Bingley had rented Netherfield Park.
From page 1
What did Mr. Darcy say about Elizabeth Bennet at the Meryton Assembly Ball?
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- Mr. Darcy said Elizabeth Bennet was merely 'tolerable' and not handsome enough. ✓
- Mr. Darcy said Elizabeth Bennet was too proud to dance with him.
- Mr. Darcy said Elizabeth Bennet was a very good dancer.
- Mr. Darcy said Elizabeth Bennet was the most beautiful woman there.
Answer: Mr. Darcy said Elizabeth Bennet was merely 'tolerable' and not handsome enough.
From page 2
What did Mr. Wickham tell Elizabeth Bennet about Mr. Darcy?
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- Mr. Wickham claimed Mr. Darcy had lent him a lot of money.
- Mr. Wickham claimed Mr. Darcy had denied him his rightful inheritance. ✓
- Mr. Wickham claimed Mr. Darcy had helped him get a good job.
- Mr. Wickham claimed Mr. Darcy was his best friend from childhood.
Answer: Mr. Wickham claimed Mr. Darcy had denied him his rightful inheritance.
From page 3
Why did Elizabeth Bennet reject Mr. Collins's proposal?
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- Elizabeth Bennet wanted to marry Mr. Wickham instead.
- Elizabeth Bennet was already in love with Mr. Darcy.
- Elizabeth Bennet found Mr. Collins utterly unbearable and foolish. ✓
- Elizabeth Bennet thought Mr. Collins was too poor to marry.
Answer: Elizabeth Bennet found Mr. Collins utterly unbearable and foolish.
From page 4
Why did Elizabeth Bennet walk three miles through muddy fields to Netherfield Park?
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- Elizabeth Bennet walked to Netherfield Park to attend a grand ball.
- Elizabeth Bennet walked to Netherfield Park to deliver a message.
- Elizabeth Bennet walked to Netherfield Park to meet Mr. Bingley.
- Elizabeth Bennet walked to Netherfield Park to care for her sister Jane, who was ill. ✓
Answer: Elizabeth Bennet walked to Netherfield Park to care for her sister Jane, who was ill.
From page 5
Why did Elizabeth Bennet reject Mr. Darcy's first proposal at Hunsford Parsonage?
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- Elizabeth Bennet was furious because his proposal was filled with pride and she accused him of mistreating Mr. Wickham and separating Jane and Mr. Bingley. ✓
- Elizabeth Bennet believed Mr. Darcy was too shy to be a good husband.
- Elizabeth Bennet thought Mr. Darcy was not rich enough for her.
- Elizabeth Bennet was already secretly engaged to Mr. Wickham.
Answer: Elizabeth Bennet was furious because his proposal was filled with pride and she accused him of mistreating Mr. Wickham and separating Jane and Mr. Bingley.
From page 6
What did Mr. Darcy's letter explain to Elizabeth Bennet?
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- Mr. Darcy's letter explained that he had lost all his money.
- Mr. Darcy's letter explained that Mr. Wickham was a deceitful gambler and why he separated Jane and Mr. Bingley. ✓
- Mr. Darcy's letter explained his plans to leave the country forever.
- Mr. Darcy's letter explained that he was going to marry Miss Bingley.
Answer: Mr. Darcy's letter explained that Mr. Wickham was a deceitful gambler and why he separated Jane and Mr. Bingley.
From page 7
What terrifying news arrived at Longbourn about Lydia Bennet?
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- Lydia Bennet had decided to become a nun.
- Lydia Bennet had run away to London alone.
- Lydia Bennet had eloped with Mr. Wickham. ✓
- Lydia Bennet had lost all her money gambling.
Answer: Lydia Bennet had eloped with Mr. Wickham.
From page 8
Who persuaded Mr. Wickham to marry Lydia Bennet and paid off his debts?
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- Mr. Bennet persuaded Mr. Wickham to marry Lydia Bennet.
- Mr. Collins persuaded Mr. Wickham to marry Lydia Bennet.
- Mr. Bingley persuaded Mr. Wickham to marry Lydia Bennet.
- Mr. Darcy persuaded Mr. Wickham to marry Lydia Bennet and paid his debts. ✓
Answer: Mr. Darcy persuaded Mr. Wickham to marry Lydia Bennet and paid his debts.
From page 9
Who did Elizabeth Bennet marry after overcoming her misunderstandings and trials?
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- Elizabeth Bennet married Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy. ✓
- Elizabeth Bennet married Mr. George Wickham.
- Elizabeth Bennet married Mr. William Collins.
- Elizabeth Bennet married Mr. Charles Bingley.
Answer: Elizabeth Bennet married Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy.
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