Pride and Prejudice

Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for whole-book review, unit exam, or summative assessments.

Multiple Choice

1. Which statement best describes the progression of the relationship between Mr. Bennet and Elizabeth?

A) By the end of the novel, they are closer than ever because Mr. Bennet frequently visits Pemberley.

B) They are not as close because Mr. Bennet doesn’t like Mr. Darcy.

C) Elizabeth realizes that she has intentionally overlooked Mr. Bennet’s faults.

D) Elizabeth thinks Mr. Bennet’s teasing of her mother is cruel.

2. Which of the following statements best describes Jane Austen’s perspective on marriage?

A) Marriage should only be for love without consideration of fortune.

B) Marriage should be for love and with some consideration of fortune.

C) Marriage should not be for love in some circumstances.

D) Marriage for love always works out in the end.

3. What literary device best describes Mr. Collins’s behavior?

A) It is ironic that he describes himself as humble but brags about his connections.

B) It is ironic that he presents himself as humble but is a clergyman.

C) He is paradoxical because of his complicated personality traits.

D) Mr. Collins is a metaphor for the pompous clergy.

4. Which statement best describes why Charlotte marries Mr. Collins?

A) She marries him to relieve her brothers of the responsibility of taking care of her.

B) She marries him because he has connections to Lady Catherine de Bourgh.

C) She marries him because she does not have any prospects.

D) She marries him because she wants a comfortable home.

5. What realization has the biggest impact on Elizabeth’s character growth?

A) She loves Darcy when she has previously hated him.

B) She realizes Mr. Wickham is not who she thought he was.

C) She experiences disappointment as she realizes first impressions are not always accurate.

D) She realizes her family is not who she thought they were.

6. Charlotte and Lydia are both criticized for their choices in marriage. Which of the following statements best summarizes the concerns of those who criticized them?

A) Both married for reasons other than love.

B) Both were thought to be imprudent.

C) Both married for social status.

D) Both married for money and connections.

7. While visiting Jane’s sickbed at Netherfield, Mrs. Bennet, realizing Jane is not very ill, says she is vastly ill and doesn’t know what would become of her if she didn’t have such friends. This is an example of which literary device?

A) Hyperbole

B) Foreshadowing

C) Irony

D) Metaphor

8. Why does Elizabeth assume Mr. Wickham will not marry Lydia?

A) She does not have connections.

B) Lady Catherine de Bourgh disapproves of the match.

C) He does not love Lydia.

D) She does not have enough money.

9. Elizabeth’s concerns about Lydia’s improprieties in going to Brighton are an example of which literary device?

A) Foreshadowing

B) Irony

C) Metaphor

D) Allusion

10. What inferences can be drawn about Lady Catherine de Bourgh’s behavior toward Elizabeth when she believes Mr. Darcy will propose to Elizabeth?

A) She does not believe she is being rude to Elizabeth.

B) She feels justified in her behavior toward Elizabeth because she is of a higher station.

C) She is threatened by Elizabeth’s quick wit.

D) She doesn’t like Elizabeth because Elizabeth speaks her mind.

11. The mention of the military without specifically naming the war and political landscape is an example of which literary device?

A) Hyperbole

B) Allusion

C) Metaphor

D) Symbolism

12. What inferences can be made about the location of Charlotte’s sitting room?

A) She wants to be close to Mr. Collins.

B) She wants her guests to be removed from Mr. Collins.

C) She wants to be in a far-removed area of the house where Mr. Collins will not often venture.

D) She wants to be out of the way when Lady Catherine de Bourgh visits.

13. Elizabeth begs her father not to send Lydia to Brighton. What does Mr. Bennet value above all else regarding Lydia?

A) That she should marry well

B) That she would be out of the way

C) That he would get peace

D) That she should have a good reputation

14. Based on the characters in the novel, how do you think Jane Austen views people in general?

A) There are one or two people who are flawless, and the rest have great flaws.

B) There are one or two people who are flawed, but the rest are generally perfect.

C) All people are flawed, and their perceptions of reality can be easily tainted by their circumstances.

D) All people are flawed, but they learn, grow, and attain perfection in the end.

15. Draw conclusions as to why Mr. Wickham has an amiable disposition.

A) Mr. Wickham is a naturally good person.

B) Mr. Wickham uses his disposition to manipulate people.

C) Mr. Wickham is grateful for everything he has.

D) Mr. Wickham likes to have lots of connections.

Long Answer

Compose a response of 2-3 sentences, incorporating text details to support your response.

1. Describe how money influences the actions and motivations of the characters in Pride and Prejudice. Use examples from the text to support your thinking.

2. Compare and contrast the characteristics of Mr. Darcy and Mr. Wickham and explain how their actions and mannerisms influenced the actions of the characters around them.

3. Describe the importance of family and connections in Pride and Prejudice.