30 Questions
What is Mrs Bennet's reaction when Mr Bingley decides to rent Netherfield Park?
Mrs Bennet is delighted.
How many unmarried daughters does Mrs Bennet have?
Mrs Bennet has five unmarried daughters.
Who does Mr Bingley fall in love with?
Mr Bingley falls in love with Jane, the eldest and prettiest of the Bennet sisters.
What is Mr Bingley's only fault?
Mr Bingley's only fault is his friendship with Mr Darcy.
Who becomes friendly with a soldier called Wickham?
Elizabeth, the second sister, becomes friendly with a soldier called Wickham.
What does Wickham tell Elizabeth about Mr Darcy?
Wickham tells shocking stories about Mr Darcy's bad character.
Why does Mr Bingley suddenly move away?
Mr Darcy was responsible for Mr Bingley's sudden departure.
Where was Jane Austen born?
Jane Austen was born in Steventon, a village in Hampshire in the south of England.
Who was Jane Austen's father?
Jane Austen's father was George Austen, the minister of Steventon Church.
What did Jane Austen learn during the first twenty-five years of her life?
Jane Austen learnt French, Italian, music, and needlework.
Who did Jane Austen become close to but was unable to marry due to his lack of fortune?
One man, who had no fortune
Which wealthy man did Jane Austen accept a marriage proposal from but changed her mind the next day?
Another, wealthier man
Where did Jane Austen move back to with her mother and sister after her father died?
Hampshire
Which of Jane Austen's novels was the first to appear in print?
Sense and Sensibility
What were Jane Austen's novels loved for?
Their sharply and humorously observed characters, amusing details of the manners and morals of the characters’ social group, and the love stories at their heart
What was the social class to which most of Austen's characters belonged?
Gentlemen
What happened to the property of a nobleman or a gentleman when they died?
It passed to their eldest son, or if there was no son, to a nephew or cousin
What profession did younger sons usually make a living in?
The church or the army
What professions were considered less respectable during Austen's time?
The law and business
What made a man more likely to get a good job in the church or the army?
Rich and powerful friends
What was the role of marriage in the society described in the text?
Marriage was seen as a union of two families and brought added respect or shame to the whole family.
What were the consequences for women who lived with a man outside of marriage?
They were not welcome in high society and their actions reflected negatively on their family.
How did Jane Austen support herself without a husband?
She relied on the wealth of her brother Edward.
What were the options for unmarried middle-class women?
They either had to live with their brother's family as unwanted members or take low-paid work.
Which novel was Jane Austen's favorite?
Pride and Prejudice
What was the main message of Pride and Prejudice?
A person's true character is hard to judge and first impressions may be deceiving.
What qualities did Elizabeth Bennet share with Jane Austen?
Quick intelligence and a lively sense of humor
What is the current popularity of Pride and Prejudice?
There have been numerous successful film and television adaptations in recent years.
How have social practices changed since Jane Austen's time?
The specific practices may have changed, but the main message of the novel remains relevant today.
What is the importance of looking beneath the surface, according to the text?
You may find a few surprises and a person's true character cannot be easily judged.
Test your knowledge of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice with this quiz! From the charming Mr. Bingley to the matchmaking Mrs. Bennet, see how well you know the romantic adventures of the Bennet sisters in this classic novel.
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