Pride & Prejudice Quiz

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Apprentice

1. What is the profession of  Elizabeth's uncle, Mr Philips?
   

    

2. What is the name of the Bennets' housekeeper?
   

    

3. In what county is Hunsford located?
   

    

4. What breach of etiquette does Mr Collins commit at the Netherfield ball?
   

    

5. Who is the author of the book of sermons Mr Collins tries to read to the Bennet ladies?
   

    

6. Where are Mr Bingley and Mr Darcy when Jane is having dinner with the Netherfield ladies?
   

    

7. According to Mrs Bennet, how many families do the Bennets dine with in their neighborhood?
   

    

8. What does Miss Bingley offer to do for Darcy when he is writing a letter to his sister?
   

    

9. What is Wickham’s military rank?
   

    

10. As Mr Wickham's partiality to Elizabeth appears to subside, to what young lady does he direct his attentions?
    

     

11. What is the name of the London street where the Gardiners live?
    

     

12. When Mr Collins tells Elizabeth why he wants to get married, what reason does he give third? 
    

     

13. For what reason does Mr Collins first believe Lizzy rejects his proposal? 
    

     

14. Mrs Gardiner has many acquaintances in Derbyshire who are also known to whom?
    

     

15. What does Mrs Gardiner suggest to help Jane recover from her disappointment over Bingley?
    

     

16. Where did Elizabeth originally expect to travel with her aunt & uncle on their northern tour? 
    

     

17. Of what view, from his humble abode, is Mr Collins proudest?
    

     

18. What is one of Mr Collins' "most respectable pleasures"?
    

     

19. In what out-of-the-way place at Rosings does Lady Catherine suggest Elizabeth will be welcome to practice on the piano while she is staying at Hunsford?
    

     

20. Elizabeth thinks Colonel Fitzwilliam's manners are somewhat like what other gentleman's?
    

     

21. How many miles of good road does Darcy consider 'a very easy distance'?
    

     

22. What is Elizabeth doing just before Mr Darcy comes in and proposes to her the first time?
    

     

23. When Wickham told Darcy he didn't want to be a clergyman, what did he say he planned to do instead?
    

     

24. Where was Miss Darcy staying when Wickham persuaded her to an elopement?
    

     

25. What is the amount of Georgiana Darcy's fortune?
    

     

26. What does Maria Lucas feel obliged to do after her last evening at Rosings?
    

     

27. What did Lydia buy when she and Kitty came to meet Elizabeth and Maria on their return from visiting Mr & Mrs Collins at Hunsford?
    

     

28. What two pieces of news does Lydia tell Elizabeth when the latter returns from Hunsford?
    

     

29. What is Mrs Bennet's only comfort in relation to Mr Bingley's apparent desertion?
    

     

30. While the Gardiners are travelling with Elizabeth, who takes care of their children?
    

     

31. What excuse does Elizabeth give her aunt for not wanting to see Pemberley?
    

     

32. What is the name of the housekeeper at Pemberley?
    

     

33. How long has the housekeeper known Mr Darcy?
    

     

34. When he comes out to meet her again as she walks with the Gardiners on the Pemberley grounds, what is the first request Darcy makes which surprises Elizabeth?
    

     

35. What does he invite Mr Gardiner to do while he remains in the neighbourhood?
    

     

36. It is reported in Lambton that on quitting Derbyshire, Wickham left what behind?
    

     

37. When Elizabeth & Mrs Gardiner arrive at Pemberley to call on Miss Darcy, where are the gentleman?
    

     

38. What is the name of the place in Scotland where Lydia & Wickham are at first believed to be going?
    

     

39. To whom did Lydia write a letter just before leaving Brighton?
    

     

40. Where does Mr Bennet promise to take Kitty if she is a good girl for the next ten years?
    

     

41. What is Mrs Bennet's first subject of concern, on hearing that Lydia is to be married?
    

     

42. How much money per year will Mr Bennet, during his lifetime, be required to provide for Lydia, according to her marriage settlement?
    

     

43. What kind of vehicle does Mrs Gardiner someday hope to ride all around the park at Pemberley?
    

     

44. Where will Wickham be stationed with his new regiment (after he marries Lydia)?
    

     

45. While Mrs Gardiner was lecturing her about her behaviour, what was Lydia thinking about?
    

     

46. When she saw him in London, why did Mrs Gardiner think Mr Darcy "very sly"?
    

     

47. What news circulates in Meryton shortly after the Wickhams' departure?
    

     

48. How many men like Bingley does Elizabeth say would fail to make her as happy as Jane?
    

     

49. What does Elizabeth initially guess to be the reason for Lady Catherine's visit to Longbourn?
    

     

50. Who sends a congratulatory letter to Jane Bennet on her engagement to Mr Bingley?
    

© 2005 Joan Ellen Delman

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