Chapter 2 Quiz — Pride and Prejudice

by Jane Austen

Comprehension Quiz: Chapter 2

What does the opening sentence of Chapter 2 reveal?

Mrs. Bennet has written a letter to Mr. Bingley
Mr. Bennet was among the earliest to visit Mr. Bingley
Mr. Bingley has returned Mr. Bennet's visit already
Elizabeth has met Mr. Bingley at the assembly rooms

What is Elizabeth doing when Mr. Bennet first mentions Bingley's name?

Reading a novel in the drawing room
Playing the pianoforte for the family
Trimming a hat with decorations
Writing a letter to her aunt Gardiner

Why does Mrs. Bennet call Mrs. Long "selfish" and "hypocritical"?

Because Mrs. Long refused to attend the assembly ball
Because Mrs. Long has two unmarried nieces who are rivals for Bingley
Because Mrs. Long spread gossip about the Bennet family
Because Mrs. Long is wealthier and looks down on them

Which daughter is scolded by Mrs. Bennet for coughing?

Jane, the eldest and most beautiful daughter
Elizabeth, who is trimming her hat nearby
Kitty, whose coughing bothers her mother's nerves
Lydia, the youngest and boldest of the sisters

What is Mr. Bennet's witty remark about Kitty's coughing?

He suggests she see a doctor before the ball
He says she has no discretion in her coughs and times them ill
He asks her to cough more quietly so he can read
He offers her his handkerchief with exaggerated concern

What does "circumspection" mean in Mr. Bennet's statement "I honour your circumspection"?

Circumspection means eager enthusiasm about social events
Circumspection means careful caution in considering all factors
Circumspection means stubborn refusal to change one's mind
Circumspection means excessive worry about one's reputation

How does Mr. Bennet describe Mary when asking her opinion?

As the prettiest and most charming of the sisters
As a young lady of deep reflection who reads great books
As the most obedient and dutiful of all his daughters
As a talented musician whose opinion he values greatly

What does Mary do when asked for her opinion?

She quotes a passage from a moral philosopher
She agrees enthusiastically with her mother's position
She wishes to say something sensible but cannot manage it
She excuses herself and leaves the room in embarrassment

How does Mr. Bennet finally reveal that he has visited Mr. Bingley?

He shows the family a letter of invitation from Bingley
He pretends to regret visiting because Mrs. Bennet is sick of Bingley
He announces it directly and waits for their applause
He asks Jane to return the visit on the family's behalf

How does Mrs. Bennet react once she realizes Mr. Bennet has actually visited Bingley?

She is furious that he went without telling her first
She is astonished, then joyful, then claims she expected it all along
She faints from the shock and must be revived by her daughters
She remains calm and thanks him quietly for his efforts

Why does Mr. Bennet leave the room at the end of the chapter?

He needs to write a letter to Mr. Bingley about dinner
He is fatigued with the raptures and excitement of his wife
He wants to tell the servants to prepare for Bingley's return visit
He goes to consult his brother-in-law about the introduction

What does Lydia say about dancing with Mr. Bingley?

She says she would rather dance with an officer in a regiment
She says she is not afraid because though youngest she is tallest
She says she hopes Jane will have the first two dances with him
She says dancing with strangers is beneath her dignity at any age

What primary literary device does Austen use to create humor throughout Chapter 2?

Foreshadowing of the dangers that await the family
Dramatic irony, as the reader knows about the visit but the family does not
Allegory comparing the Bennet family to political figures
Hyperbole in which every character greatly exaggerates their feelings

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