Inmaculate Conception Academy

Mayagez, PR 00680
Ms. Sharon Mndez
English Class

Pride and Prejudice Test Review

I.

Vocabulary Words
(Note: Use the Webster's All-in-One Dictionary and Thesaurus for definitions)

1. Fortnight

12. Obsequiousness

23. Discernment

34. Vexatious

2. Ostentation

13. Deigned

24. Whilst

35. Rapacty

3. Ductulity

14. Whist

25. Untinctured

36. Diffidence

4. Haughty

15. Exultation

26. Petulance

37. Copse

5. Insipidity

16. Laity

27. Acrimony

38. Deference

6. Panegyric

17. Purport

28. Palliation

39. Assiduosly

7. Obstinacy

18. Assiduous

29. Invectiveness

40. Heedless

8. Appertain

19. Thwarted

30. Dilatory

9. Expostulation

20. Acquiescence

31. Licentiousness

10. Alacrity

21. Proficient

32. Ensigny

11. Diffuseness

22. Profligacy

33. Repine

II.

Elements of the Story

A. AuthorB. Year of PublicationC. Type of workD. GenreE. SettingF. ToneG. Point of view-

Inmaculate Conception Academy

Mayagez, PR 00680
Ms. Sharon Mndez
English Class

H. ProtagonistI. AntagonistsJ. Places mentioned and visited in the storyK. Characters

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L. Main Characters' Characterization (Description)

1. Elizabeth Bennet
2. Miss Jane Bennet
3. Lydia Bennet
4. Mr. Bennet
5. Mrs. Bennet
6. Mr. Darcy
7. Mr. Bingley
8. Miss Bingley
9. Mr. Collins
10. Mr. George Wickham
11. Lady Catherine de Bourgh
M. NarratorN. Symbols
1. Pemberley
III.

Guide Questions

1. What does Mrs. Bennet wish Mr. Bennet to do?

2. Why is the following quote so important to the novel "It is a truth universally
acknowleged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a
wife."?
3. What opinion does Mr. Bennet have of his dauhters, excepting Lizzy?
4. How does Mr. Darcy conduct himself at the ball? What first impression does he make?
5. How does Elizabeth react to Mr. Darcy's snub?
6. Why doesn't Mr. Darcy dance with Elizabeth to dance?
7. What excuses does Charlotte Lucas make for Mr. Darcy's behavior?
8. Why does Charlotte say that Jane is too guarded in her feelings?
9. Why won't Mrs. Bennet allow Jane to use the carriage to go to Netherfield?

10. Why does Mr. Bingley have a ball at Netherfield?

11. Why does Elizabeth dislike the Bingley sisters?
12. What is Mr. Collins motive for visiting the Bennet family?
13. What does Wickham relate to Elizabeth about his relationship with Mr. Darcy?
14. How does Elizabeths reaction to Wickhams distressing tale differ from Janes?
15. What does Mr. Darcy say to Elizabeth concerning Mr. Wickham at the Netherfield ball?
16. Why does Mr. Collins disregard Elizabeths rejection of his marriage proposal?
17. Why would Charlotte agree to marry Mr. Collins, whom she does not love?
18. Why does Mrs. Gardiner warn Elizabeth not to fall in love with Wickham?
19. How is Elizabeth to spend part of her summer?
20. Why does Jane wish to go to London? What happens on her visit to Miss Bingley?
21. What kind of a woman is Lady Catherine de Bourgh?
22. What does Colonel Fitzwilliam tell Elizabeth?
23. Why does Mr. Darcys proposal make Elizabeth angry?
24. What excuse did Mr. Darcy give for separating Mr. Bingley and Jane?
25. What kind of a man does Darcy reveal Wickham to be?
26. What does Elizabeth realize about herself after reading Darcys letter?
27. Why doesnt Elizabeth immediately tell Jane of Mr. Darcys proposal?
28. Why do Jane and Elizabeth agree not tell everyone what Mr. Wickham did to Mr. Darcys
sister?
29. How is Lydia able to go to Brighton?
30. Why does Elizabeth appeal to her father not to let Lydia go to Brighton?
31. Why does Mr. Bennet allow Lydia to go to Brighton?
32. How do Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth react upon seeing each other at Pemberly?
33. What does Elizabeth think of Georgiana Darcy?
34. How does Miss Bingley treat Elizabeth?
35. What do Lydia and Wickham do while they are in Brighton?

36. Where does Mr. Bennet go to try to find Lydia and with who?
37. How does Mrs. Bennet react to the news of Lydias elopement?
38. Is Lydia concerned about her flight and reputation?
39. What did Mr. Collins say in his letter regarding Lydias situation?
40. What arrangements were made so that the wedding could take place?
41. How does Mrs. Bennet react to the news of Lydias marriage?
42. Who is Elizabeth surprised to find out attended Lydias wedding? How did she find out?
43. What does Mrs. Gardiner reveal to Elizabeth about Mr. Darcys involvement in Lydias
marriage?
44. What does Lady Catherine de Bourgh demand of Elizabeth?
45. What is the result of Lady Catherine de Bourghs interference?
46. How does Kitty benefit from her sisters marriage?