Chapter 17 Quiz — Pride and Prejudice

by Jane Austen

Comprehension Quiz: Chapter 17

What does Elizabeth tell Jane about at the beginning of Chapter 17?

Her growing feelings for Mr. Bingley and concerns about his sisters
Her conversation with Mr. Wickham and his claims about Mr. Darcy
A letter she received from Mr. Darcy explaining his past behavior
Mr. Collins's intention to propose marriage to one of the Bennet sisters

How does Jane explain the apparent conflict between Wickham and Darcy?

She blames Wickham entirely and defends Darcy as a man of good character
She takes Elizabeth's side and agrees that Darcy must be in the wrong
She suggests that interested people may have misrepresented each to the other
She refuses to discuss the matter, saying it is not their concern to judge

What does Elizabeth say in response to Jane's charitable view of both Wickham and Darcy?

She agrees that the truth probably lies somewhere in the middle between accounts
She warns Jane that being too trusting will eventually cause her heartache
She teases Jane, saying "I beg your pardon; one knows exactly what to think"
She suggests they write to Mr. Darcy to ask for his side of the story

What reason does Elizabeth give for believing Wickham over Darcy?

She has independent evidence from another officer confirming Wickham's account
She says Wickham mentioned names, facts, and details without ceremony, and "there was truth in his looks"
She recalls a conversation with Mr. Bingley in which he admitted Darcy's cruelty
She trusts her sister Jane's earlier assessment that Darcy was not a good man

Who arrives at Longbourn to deliver the Netherfield ball invitation?

A servant carrying a formal written card from Mr. Bingley's household
Mrs. Phillips, bringing news from Meryton about the upcoming event
Mr. Bingley and his sisters, who come in person to invite the family
Mr. Darcy alone, seeking an opportunity to speak privately with Elizabeth

How do the Bingley sisters treat the Bennet family during their visit?

They are warm and attentive to every member of the Bennet family equally
They focus their attention on Jane but avoid Mrs. Bennet, say little to Elizabeth, and ignore the others
They speak primarily to Mrs. Bennet, complimenting her hospitality and home
They are cold to everyone, including Jane, and deliver the invitation reluctantly

What does Elizabeth look forward to at the Netherfield ball?

Confronting Mr. Darcy about his treatment of Wickham in front of the assembly
Dancing a great deal with Mr. Wickham and observing Mr. Darcy's look and behavior
Speaking with Miss Bingley to learn more about Mr. Darcy's true character
Introducing Mr. Collins to Mr. Bingley and securing a valuable social connection

What does Mary say about attending the Netherfield ball?

She refuses to attend, calling balls a frivolous waste of time and intellect
She agrees to go enthusiastically, hoping to perform on the pianoforte for everyone
She concedes that "society has claims on us all" and says she has no disinclination for it
She asks to stay home so she can read and enjoy her mornings in peace and solitude

How does Elizabeth's question to Mr. Collins about the ball backfire on her?

Collins criticizes her for asking, saying balls are sinful and beneath his clerical dignity
Collins takes the opportunity to solicit her for the first two dances, which she had hoped to save for Wickham
Collins tells Lady Catherine about the ball, and she forbids the Bennets from attending
Collins announces his intention to propose to Jane at the ball, upsetting the family

What does Mr. Collins say to justify his willingness to dance at the ball?

That Lady Catherine herself encouraged him to dance as a way to find a suitable wife
That he views dancing as excellent physical exercise recommended by physicians of the day
That a ball given by a young man of character to respectable people can have no evil tendency
That he has received special permission from the Archbishop of Canterbury to attend balls

What realization strikes Elizabeth after Collins requests the first dances?

That Collins is attempting to make Mr. Darcy jealous by dancing with her prominently
That she has been selected as Collins's intended wife and potential mistress of Hunsford Parsonage
That Collins is merely being polite and will ask each sister for a dance in turn
That her mother has secretly arranged the dance request to promote a match between them

How does Mrs. Bennet respond to Collins's growing attention toward Elizabeth?

She is alarmed and warns Elizabeth to keep her distance from the clergyman
She is indifferent, focused entirely on Jane's prospects with Mr. Bingley instead
She makes clear that the probability of their marriage is "extremely agreeable" to her
She discourages the match, believing Collins is not wealthy enough for any of her daughters

Why does Elizabeth choose not to respond to her mother's hints about Mr. Collins?

She is too absorbed in thoughts about Wickham to pay attention to her mother
She is confident that Collins will choose Jane instead, making the issue irrelevant
She knows a serious dispute would follow any reply, and Collins may never actually propose
She has already decided to accept Collins and does not want to reveal her feelings prematurely

What prevents the younger Bennet sisters from visiting Meryton in the days before the ball?

Their father forbids them from going to town after an embarrassing public incident
A continuous succession of rain makes it impossible to walk to Meryton
Mrs. Bennet insists they stay home to prepare their dresses and accessories for the ball
The officers' regiment has been deployed elsewhere, leaving Meryton with no attraction

What thematic contrast does Chapter 17 establish through Elizabeth and Jane's disagreement about Wickham?

The contrast between wealth and poverty as driving forces behind social judgment
The contrast between Elizabeth's confident but prejudiced judgment and Jane's overly charitable nature
The contrast between rural innocence and London sophistication in Regency England
The contrast between parental authority and youthful rebellion in the Bennet household

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