Duplicate of Reading Comprehension: Pride and Prejudice

Question 1

True or False: The author creates suspense by manipulating time with frequent flashbacks.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

What does Mrs. Bennett think all single men are in pursuit of?

Accepted Answer

a wife

Question 3

What trait does Darcy have to get over to be with Elizabeth

Accepted Answer

His inflated sense of pride

Question 4

what are the main themes of Pride and Prejudice?

Accepted Answer

Class, Reputation, Love

Question 5

Where do the Bennets live?

Accepted Answer

Hertfordshire

Question 6

the setting (time) is....

Accepted Answer

Some point during the Napoleonic Wars (1797–1815)

Question 7

Who finds Lydia and Wickham in London?

Accepted Answer

Darcy

Question 8

True or False: This sentence contains both a definite and indefinite article.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

What does Mrs. Bennett complain of when her husband denies to meet the Bingleys?

Accepted Answer

her nerves

Question 10

Who is Mr. Bennett's favorite daughter?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth.

Question 11

Why does Charlotte marry Mr. Collins?

Accepted Answer

She wants financial security.

Question 12

Who is Mr. Collins's patroness?

Accepted Answer

Lady Catherine

Question 13

Which character is a clergyman?

Accepted Answer

Mr. Collins

Question 14

What are Elizabeth's most notable virtues

Accepted Answer

Her intelligence and quick wit

Question 15

This sentence is irregular because the ______ comes after the noun.

Accepted Answer

Adjective

Question 16

What is the name of the Bennet estate?

Accepted Answer

Longbourn

Question 17

What is the name of the man who has just bought Netherfield?

Accepted Answer

Mr. Bingley.

Question 18

Read the sentence again and tell how many times the past simple is there

Accepted Answer

twice

Question 19

Why does Elizabeth Bennet refuse Mr. Darcy’s first proposal?

Accepted Answer

She believes that he ruined her sister’s happiness., She understands that he treated George Wickham poorly.

Question 20

Where do Lydia and Wickham go when they run off from Brighton together?

Accepted Answer

London

Question 21

Read the paragraph. is there a past continuous tense?

Accepted Answer

yes

Question 22

Which of the following best describe Mr. Bennett's behavior throughout the novel

Accepted Answer

Detached and sarcastic

Question 23

How does Elizabeth’s initial refusal of Mr. Darcy’s proposal help advance the plot?

Accepted Answer

It encourages Mr. Darcy to defend his actions.

Question 24

How many daughters does Mrs. Bennett have?

Accepted Answer

5

Question 25

Why does Mr. Collins come to Longbourn?

Accepted Answer

he is looking for a wife

Question 26

how much money does Darcy make every year?

Accepted Answer

10000

Question 27

Which character marries George Wickham?

Accepted Answer

Lydia Bennet

Question 28

What is a theme of Pride and Prejudice?

Accepted Answer

Reputation, Wealth

Question 29

Which quote from the novel supports the idea that at the time marriage was not always for love?

Accepted Answer

“I only ask a comfortable home”

Question 30

Pride and Prejudice is

Accepted Answer

a novel

Question 31

What event interrupts Elizabeth's vacation with the Gardiners?

Accepted Answer

Lydia's elopement with Wickham

Question 32

read the paragraph. how many times is the present perfect used?

Accepted Answer

twice

Question 33

Read the sentence and tell the tense used.

Accepted Answer

past simple

Question 34

Which characteristic does Elizabeth have to overcome in the novel

Accepted Answer

Her tendency to make judgments too quickly

Duplicate of Reading Comprehension: Pride and Prejudice

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Duplicate of Reading Comprehension: Pride and Prejudice

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