Chapter 14 Quiz — Pride and Prejudice

by Jane Austen

Comprehension Quiz: Chapter 14

Why does Mr. Bennet raise the subject of Lady Catherine de Bourgh at dinner?

He genuinely admires Lady Catherine and wishes to learn more about her estate
He expects Collins to prove absurd on the subject and wants private entertainment
He hopes to discover whether Lady Catherine might offer patronage to his daughters
He wants to impress Mrs. Bennet with the prestige of their guest's connections

Which of the following is NOT something Lady Catherine has done for Mr. Collins, according to his account?

Approved both of his sermons that he preached before her at Rosings chapel
Sent for him to make up her pool of quadrille on a Saturday evening
Provided him with a generous annual stipend beyond his clerical income
Visited his parsonage and suggested some shelves in the closet upstairs

What advice has Lady Catherine given Mr. Collins about marriage?

She advised him to wait until he has saved a sufficient fortune before marrying
She recommended that he court her daughter Miss de Bourgh as a suitable match
She advised him to marry as soon as he could, provided he chose with discretion
She told him that a clergyman has no business marrying until he reaches forty

How does Mr. Collins describe Miss de Bourgh's health?

She is in excellent health and regularly rides horseback across the Rosings grounds
She suffers from a sickly constitution that has prevented progress in accomplishments
She has recently recovered from a serious illness and is expected to improve soon
She is robust in body but delicate in temperament and easily overwhelmed by society

What compliment has Collins paid to Lady Catherine about Miss de Bourgh?

That her daughter's musical talents rival those of the finest performers in London
That Miss de Bourgh's beauty surpasses all the young ladies presented at court
That her charming daughter seemed born to be a duchess, and rank would be adorned by her
That Miss de Bourgh's learning and wit mark her as the most accomplished woman in Kent

What does Mr. Bennet mean by asking whether Collins's compliments are "the result of previous study"?

He is genuinely curious about Collins's method of composing elegant speeches
He is sarcastically implying that Collins's flattery is so polished it must be rehearsed
He is testing whether Collins has read any books on the art of rhetorical persuasion
He is encouraging Collins to write down his best compliments for future publication

How does Collins respond to Mr. Bennet's question about whether his compliments are spontaneous?

He insists every word comes from the heart and he would never stoop to prepared remarks
He admits they arise from the moment but he does sometimes prepare compliments in advance
He blushes and changes the subject, embarrassed at being caught rehearsing his speeches
He quotes a passage from a book of etiquette that recommends preparing compliments ahead

How does Mr. Bennet react while listening to Mr. Collins's monologue about Lady Catherine?

He interrupts frequently to challenge Collins's claims and test his knowledge of her estate
He listens with the keenest enjoyment while maintaining the most resolute composure of countenance
He grows visibly bored and signals to Mrs. Bennet that they should change the subject
He exchanges loud whispered comments with Jane about the absurdity of Collins's remarks

Why does Mr. Collins refuse to read the first book that is produced?

He recognizes the book as one he has already read and finds it dull and repetitive
He sees it is from a circulating library and protests that he never reads novels
He believes the book contains inappropriate content unsuitable for young ladies to hear
He notices the book is damaged and fears he might be blamed for its poor condition

What book does Mr. Collins choose to read aloud to the Bennet family?

A collection of sermons by the Archbishop of Canterbury on Christian duty and virtue
Fordyce's Sermons, a didactic conduct book offering moral instruction to young women
A volume of classical poetry featuring Homer's Iliad translated into English prose
A history of the English church with particular attention to the role of parish clergy

Who interrupts Mr. Collins's reading, and after how many pages?

Elizabeth interrupts after five pages to suggest a more engaging book for the group
Kitty interrupts after two pages to complain that the reading is putting her to sleep
Lydia interrupts after three pages with gossip about her uncle Phillips and the militia
Mrs. Bennet interrupts after one page to redirect conversation toward Mr. Bingley

What does Mr. Collins say after being interrupted by Lydia?

He forgives her immediately and resumes reading with renewed enthusiasm and vigor
He lectures that young ladies are little interested by serious books and refuses to continue
He asks Mr. Bennet to discipline Lydia and insists she apologize before he will proceed
He sighs patiently and asks whether the family would prefer he read from a different book

What game does Mr. Collins propose to Mr. Bennet after abandoning the reading?

A game of chess, confident in his superior strategic thinking and intellectual powers
A game of backgammon, offering himself as Mr. Bennet's antagonist at the board
A game of quadrille, mimicking the card game he plays at Lady Catherine's Rosings estate
A game of whist, suggesting they recruit Mrs. Bennet and Mary to complete the table

What does Mr. Bennet say when accepting Collins's challenge to backgammon?

That he has been hoping for a worthy opponent ever since Collins arrived at Longbourn
That Collins acted very wisely in leaving the girls to their own trifling amusements
That backgammon is far more intellectually stimulating than reading sermons aloud
That he expects Collins to play as well as he flatters Lady Catherine, which is expertly

Why has Miss de Bourgh never been presented at the British court?

Lady Catherine considers the court beneath the dignity of the de Bourgh family name
Her indifferent state of health prevents her from being in town for the social season
She is too young to be formally presented and must wait until her next birthday
Lady Catherine is saving the presentation for after Miss de Bourgh's engagement is announced

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