What does Mr. Darcy think of Elizabeth Bennet?

She is tolerable, but not pretty enough to tempt him.

Why does Mrs. Bennet want Jane to go to Netherfield on horseback instead of the carriage?

She wants Jane to have to stay overnight because of rain.

What advice about Mr. Bingley does Charlotte give Elizabeth for Jane?

She says Jane should let him know she really likes him.

What do the Bingley sisters think of Elizabeth showing up to take care of her sister?

They think it was rediculous and just made her get dirty.

How many people go to see Mr. Bingley before Mr. Bennet goes to meet him?

Mr. Bennet was one of the first.

Why doesn't Mrs. Bennet want to hear anything nice said about Mr. Darcy?

She's mad because he wouldn't dance with Elizabeth.

Why does Elizabeth think Mr. Darcy keeps looking at her?

She thinks he is judging her and looking for her faults.

What does Mr. Darcy tell Miss Bingley that he is enjoying doing?

Looking at Elizabeth's "fine pair of eyes."

Why do Mr. Bennet's daughters have an interest in their father getting to know Mr. Bingley?

Bingley can't talk to any of them until their dad meets him.

Why does Elizabeth walk to Netherfield?

To take care of Jane who got sick riding in the rain.

What does Mr. Darcy say the walk to Netherfield did for Elizabeth?

He says it brought out the brightness in her eyes.

What does Mr. Darcy do to offend Mrs. Bennet?

He says it is hard to find complex people in the country.

How do Mrs. Hurst and Miss Bingley feel about Mrs. Bennet and her daughters?

hey like Jane, but not Mrs. Bennet or the other daughters.

What does Mrs. Bennet want her husband to do about Mr. Bingley?

Visit him and introduce himself.

How does Bingley feel about Jane?

He could not conceive of an angel more beautiful.

How does Mr. Bennet feel about Mrs. Bennet's idea?

He acts like it's silly but he actually knows he should.

How does Mr. Darcy feel about whether or not a person should be influenced by his friends?

Only a fool changes their mind based on a friend's opinion.

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Pride and Prejudice Chapters 1 - 10

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A reading comprehension quiz for chapters 1 - 10 of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

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1
What does Mr. Darcy think of Elizabeth Bennet?
She is not as pretty as his last girlfriend.
She is the second most beautiful girl in the room.
She is tolerable, but not pretty enough to tempt him.
She is repulsive to him, and he threw up in his mouth.
2
Which member of the Lucas family is Elizabeth close to?
Miss Charlotte
Lady Lucas
Mrs. Hurst
Mr. Wickham
3
Why does Mrs. Bennet want Jane to go to Netherfield on horseback instead of the carriage?
It's not proper for a lady to be in a carriage alone.
She wants the carriage so she can visit town.
She wants Jane to have to stay overnight because of rain.
She wants Jane to get fresh air on the way.
4
How does Mr. Bingley feel about dancing?
He hates it!
He loves it!
He wants to, but doens't know how.
It frightens him.
5
What advice about Mr. Bingley does Charlotte give Elizabeth for Jane?
She says Jane should fake being pregnant.
She says Jane should watch out because his "eye wanders."
She says Jane should let him know she really likes him.
She says Jane should go after Darcy instead.
6
What do the Bingley sisters think of Elizabeth showing up to take care of her sister?
They felt it brought out a pretty color in her cheeks.
They admired how loyal she is to her sister.
They think it was rediculous and just made her get dirty.
They were amazed a single woman walked alone in the woods.
7
How many people go to see Mr. Bingley before Mr. Bennet goes to meet him?
Mr. Bennet was one of the first.
Nobody visits him, he's not that cool.
Everybody got there first.
About 25 people visited him.
8
Why doesn't Mrs. Bennet want to hear anything nice said about Mr. Darcy?
Her husband gets super jealous of other men.
Darcy refused to dance with Mrs. Bennet
She's mad because he wouldn't dance with Elizabeth.
She's afraid it will confuse Jane and make Bingley jealous.
9
Why does Elizabeth think Mr. Darcy keeps looking at her?
She thinks he's in love and she intends to mock him.
She thinks he is judging her and looking for her faults.
She thinks he has a concussion and it made him insane.
She thinks he must have drank too much punch.
10
What does Mr. Darcy tell Miss Bingley that he is enjoying doing?
Just people watching in general.
Standing so near Miss Bingley.
Making fun of Elizabeth's dancing.
Looking at Elizabeth's "fine pair of eyes."
11
Why do Mr. Bennet's daughters have an interest in their father getting to know Mr. Bingley?
Bingley can't talk to any of them until their dad meets him.
They want him to make a friend so he gets out sometimes.
They don't because they are all so self-centered.
Bingley could loan him money so they could get a house.
12
Why does Elizabeth walk to Netherfield?
To see if Jane needs any help snaring Charles Bingley.
To keep Jane from flirting with Mr. Darcy.
To take care of Jane who got sick riding in the rain.
To help Jane not be harassed by Miss Bingley.
13
What does Mr. Darcy say the walk to Netherfield did for Elizabeth?
He says it brought out the brightness in her eyes.
He says it made her "perspire in unladylike fashion."
He saysit was "passing strange a lady" walked so far.
He says she did it for vain reasons of "prideful boasting."
14
How does Jane feel about Bingley?
She is afraid of him.
She is head over heels and desperate for him.
She is very fond of him.
She barely notices him because all the guys hit on her.
15
What does Mr. Darcy do to offend Mrs. Bennet?
He says Elizabeth is not an accomplished lady.
He says it is hard to find complex people in the country.
He says Jane isn't very pretty.
He tells her straight up that she's dumb as a rock.
16
How do Mrs. Hurst and Miss Bingley feel about Mrs. Bennet and her daughters?
The think Mrs. Bennet is adorable as is Jane but not Lizzie.
They like Jane and Lizzie, but not the others.
hey like Jane, but not Mrs. Bennet or the other daughters.
Jane and Lydia are cool but Lizzie and her mom are not.
17
What does Mrs. Bennet want her husband to do about Mr. Bingley?
Challenge him to a duel.
Help him unload his moving cart.
Visit him and introduce himself.
Tell him to stop flirting with her.
18
How does Bingley feel about Jane?
He could not conceive of an angel more beautiful.
He never met a better dancer but she smiles too much.
He believes she is passing fair.
He thought of her as sister as soon as they talked.
19
How does Mr. Bennet feel about Mrs. Bennet's idea?
He feels angry because he doesn't like Bingley.
He feels nervous because meeting new people is hard.
He feels great about it because he loves to make her happy.
He acts like it's silly but he actually knows he should.
20
How does Mr. Darcy feel about whether or not a person should be influenced by his friends?
Only a fool changes their mind based on a friend's opinion.
He wouldn't know, he never listens to anyone.
You should be loyal to your friends and trust them.
He thinks it's folly to ignore people who care.

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