Pride and Prejudice Chapters 11-15 Quiz

Questions and Answers

How do the Bingley sisters change when the gentlemen appear?

They were very agreeable and their powers of conversation were considerable, but when the men came, Jane was no longer the first object and it was Darcy in the spotlight.

Who gets all the attention from the ladies?

Darcy

What does Miss Bingley do to impress Darcy, and does it work?

She reads the second volume of Darcy's book, but it doesn't work.

What does Miss Bingley say about a ball at Netherfield?

That it would be a punishment rather than a pleasure. Signup and view all the answers

Why do Lizzy and Darcy disagree about pride?

She points to him and says he's prideful and doesn't see her own pride, but he is humble and knows he is prideful. Signup and view all the answers

What does Darcy say were his faults?

Resentment. Signup and view all the answers

What does Darcy say was Lizzy's fault?

Willfully to misunderstand people. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when Jane and Lizzy write their mother to ask her to send the carriage?

She wouldn't send it till the following Tuesday. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Miss Bingley sorry she proposed the delay in Lizzy and Jane leaving?

Because of her jealousy and dislike for one sister, which exceeded her affection for the other. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Darcy glad Lizzy is leaving?

Because he is too much attracted to her. Signup and view all the answers

Why are Jane and Lizzy not welcomed home very cordially?

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What do they find out from the Bennet sisters?

Colonel Forster was going to be married. Signup and view all the answers

Who is arriving for dinner with the Bennets?

Mr. Collins. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Collins related to?

He is Mr. Bennet's cousin. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Mrs. Bennet not want to discuss the visitor?

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What occupation does Mr. Collins have and where?

Clergyman at the Church of England. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Lizzy think Mr. Collins must be an oddity?

Because she cannot figure him out; he is very pompous and apologizes for the entail. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Mr. Collins.

Boorish, pompous, clergyman, obsequious, conceited. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Mrs. Bennet upset with Collins' admiration of the house?

Because she doesn't want him to have the house. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Mr. Collins lavish his praise upon?

Lady Catherine. Signup and view all the answers

Where does Lady Catherine live?

Rosings. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Miss de Bourgh.

Overbearing, domineering, rich, widow, rude. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Mr. Bennet say Mr. Collins possesses the talent of flattering?

Mr. Collins speaks very highly of Lady Catherine's daughter. Signup and view all the answers

What does Mr. Collins read?

Book of sermons. Signup and view all the answers

Who interrupts Collins' reading and why?

Lydia interrupts because she talks about soldiers and going to Meryton. Signup and view all the answers

What is Mr. Collins like and why?

Not a sensible man; he is boring and the greatest part of his life was being guided by his father. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Mr. Collins here at Longbourn?

To marry a Bennet daughter and inherit the estate. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Mr. Collins choose first, and why does he change his mind?

He chooses Jane but then finds out she is soon to be engaged. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Mr. Bennet send Collins to Meryton with the girls?

He wanted the library to himself. Signup and view all the answers

Why are the younger girls interested in Meryton?

The soldiers. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Mr. Wickham.

Attractive but a coward and conman who works in the military. Signup and view all the answers

Who arrives to speak with Jane?

Mr. Bingley. Signup and view all the answers

What happens between Darcy and Wickham when they see each other?

Their faces both turn color (red and white). Signup and view all the answers

Where are the girls and Mr. Collins going in Meryton?

To their aunt's house, Mrs. Philips' house. Signup and view all the answers

What does Mrs. Philips insist she will have her husband do?

Call Mr. Wickham and invite him to dine with them. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Mr. Collins like Mrs. Philips?

She had great manners and was very polite. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 11 Highlights

The Bingley sisters initially engage pleasantly but become less agreeable with the arrival of men, particularly focusing on Mr. Darcy.
Mr. Darcy garners most of the ladies' attention, overshadowing Jane.
Miss Bingley attempts to impress Darcy by reading his book but fails to achieve her aim.
Miss Bingley describes the prospect of a ball at Netherfield as a “punishment” rather than a joy.
Lizzy and Darcy have differing views on pride; Lizzy accuses Darcy of being prideful, while he acknowledges his pride but also critiques her willful misunderstanding of others.
Darcy identifies his main fault as resentment.
Darcy points out Lizzy's fault as her tendency to willfully misunderstand others.

Chapter 12 Insights

Jane and Lizzy request their mother send the carriage, but she delays it until the following Tuesday.
Miss Bingley regrets proposing the delay in Jane and Lizzy's departure due to her jealousy towards Jane, which outweighs her affection for Lizzy.
Darcy feels relieved about Lizzy leaving since he is strongly attracted to her.

Chapter 13 Developments

Mr. Collins, Mr. Bennet's cousin, arrives for dinner.
Mrs. Bennet is reluctant to discuss Mr. Collins because he is set to inherit the estate, which annoys her.
Mr. Collins is a clergyman in the Church of England, described as pompous and overbearing. Lizzy finds him puzzling and insincere.
Mrs. Bennet disapproves of Collins’ admiration for their house, fearing his inheritance.

Chapter 14 Details

Mr. Collins displays excessive praise for Lady Catherine de Bourgh, who lives at Rosings.
Miss de Bourgh is characterized as rich, rude, and domineering.
Mr. Collins reads sermons, highlighting his penchant for flattery towards Lady Catherine’s daughter.
Lydia interrupts Collins’ reading, eagerly discussing soldiers and plans to go to Meryton.

Chapter 15 Context

Mr. Collins is portrayed as dull and unremarkable, largely influenced by his father's views.
He visits Longbourn to propose marriage to one of the Bennet daughters in order to inherit the estate.
Initially, Collins considers proposing to Jane but shifts his attention to Lizzy when he learns Jane is likely to be engaged.
Mr. Bennet sends Collins with the younger girls to Meryton to enjoy some quiet time with the library.
The younger Bennet sisters show interest in the soldiers stationed in Meryton.
Mr. Wickham is introduced as a charming but deceitful soldier, who encounters Darcy, leading to a noticeable tension between them.
The girls and Mr. Collins plan to visit Mrs. Philips in Meryton, where Mrs. Philips intends to invite Mr. Wickham to dinner due to his pleasant manners, which Collins admires.

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Test your knowledge of chapters 11 to 15 of 'Pride and Prejudice'. This quiz focuses on the interactions and dynamics between the Bingley sisters and the gentlemen, particularly Mr. Darcy. Explore key moments and character developments as the narrative unfolds.