Chapter 15 Quiz — Pride and Prejudice
by Jane Austen
Comprehension Quiz: Chapter 15
How does Austen describe Mr. Collins at the opening of Chapter 15?
- A deeply learned scholar whose education far exceeded his social graces and manners
- A man who was not sensible, whose deficiency of nature had been little assisted by education
- A charming clergyman whose natural wit compensated for his lack of formal education
- A quiet and modest man whose humility was genuine and deeply rooted in his character
What kind of father raised Mr. Collins?
- A generous landowner who gave Collins every educational advantage available to him
- An illiterate and miserly father who kept him in subjection throughout his early years
- A respected clergyman who groomed Collins to follow in his professional footsteps
- A strict but fair military officer who instilled strong discipline and moral values
Who recommended Mr. Collins to the living of Hunsford?
- Mr. Bennet, as a gesture of goodwill toward his distant cousin and future heir
- The Bishop of the diocese, who recognized Collins's potential as a parish clergyman
- Lady Catherine de Bourgh, whose patronage Collins received through fortunate chance
- Mr. Darcy, who recommended Collins as a favor to his aunt Lady Catherine de Bourgh
What phrase does Austen use to summarize Collins's personality?
- "A man of quiet dignity, whose natural reserve concealed a generous and feeling heart"
- "Altogether a mixture of pride and obsequiousness, self-importance and humility"
- "A curious blend of scholarly ambition and social awkwardness in equal measure"
- "An earnest gentleman whose sincerity was matched only by his lack of worldly sense"
Why does Mr. Collins intend to marry one of the Bennet daughters?
- He has fallen deeply in love with the family after reading their letters of introduction
- He views it as atonement for inheriting their father's estate through the entailment
- Lady Catherine de Bourgh has specifically ordered him to marry into the Bennet family
- He wishes to improve his social standing by marrying into a well-connected local family
Who does Collins initially choose to marry, and why?
- Elizabeth, because her wit and intelligence make her the most suitable companion for him
- Lydia, because her youthful energy and social confidence remind him of Lady Catherine
- Jane, because her lovely face confirms his views on what is due to seniority as eldest
- Mary, because her studious nature and moral seriousness match his clerical profession
How does Mrs. Bennet redirect Collins away from Jane?
- She tells Collins directly that Jane is in love with Bingley and will not consider him
- She hints that her eldest daughter is likely to be very soon engaged to another suitor
- She criticizes Jane's health and suggests Elizabeth would make a more robust wife
- She praises Elizabeth's piano playing and reading habits as better suited for a clergyman
How quickly does Collins switch his matrimonial target from Jane to Elizabeth?
- He deliberates for several days before deciding that Elizabeth is a worthy alternative
- He prays on the matter overnight and announces his new choice at breakfast the next day
- It is done almost instantly, while Mrs. Bennet is stirring the fire during their conversation
- He consults Lady Catherine by letter and receives her approval within the same week
Why is Mr. Bennet eager to have Collins join his daughters' walk to Meryton?
- He believes the exercise will improve Collins's health and reduce his nervous digestion
- He wants to get rid of Collins, who has followed him into the library and talks incessantly
- He hopes Collins will observe the militia officers and report back on their character
- He wants Collins to serve as a proper chaperone for his unmarried daughters in town
Who introduces Mr. Wickham to the Bennet sisters in Meryton?
- Colonel Forster, the commanding officer of the militia regiment stationed nearby
- Mr. Bingley, who encounters the group while riding through Meryton with Mr. Darcy
- Mr. Denny, an officer who brought Wickham from London and introduces him as his friend
- Mrs. Phillips, who has been watching Wickham from her parlour window for an hour
What commission has Wickham accepted in the militia?
- A captain's commission, placing him among the senior officers of the regiment
- A colonel's commission, giving him authority over an entire battalion of soldiers
- A lieutenant's commission in the ----shire regiment stationed near Meryton
- A sergeant's commission, which he hopes to advance through distinguished service
What happens when Darcy and Wickham catch sight of each other?
- They greet each other warmly and shake hands, surprising Elizabeth with their familiarity
- Both changed colour — one looked white, the other red — and Darcy barely returns Wickham's salutation
- Darcy pretends not to recognize Wickham and rides past without any acknowledgment at all
- Wickham turns away immediately and walks in the opposite direction to avoid confrontation
Who witnesses the tense encounter between Darcy and Wickham?
- Jane Bennet, who immediately defends both men and attributes the tension to misunderstanding
- Mr. Bingley, who comments on the strange atmosphere but chooses not to press the matter
- Elizabeth, who happens to see both their faces and is filled with astonishment and curiosity
- Lydia and Kitty, who gossip excitedly about the encounter with their aunt Mrs. Phillips
What entertainment does Mrs. Phillips plan for the following evening?
- A formal dinner party with dancing and music performed by the officers' regimental band
- A nice comfortable noisy game of lottery tickets and a little bit of hot supper afterwards
- A quiet reading circle where guests take turns reciting poetry and discussing literature
- An elegant card party featuring whist and vingt-un with refreshments served at midnight
What does Collins say about Mrs. Phillips after returning to Longbourn?
- He criticizes her modest home as being unworthy of the Bennet family's social standing
- He praises her manners and says that except Lady Catherine and her daughter, he never saw a more elegant woman
- He mentions her briefly but spends most of the evening discussing Wickham's appearance
- He complains that she failed to treat him with the deference due to his clerical position
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