Chapter 22 Quiz — Pride and Prejudice

by Jane Austen

Comprehension Quiz: Chapter 22

What is Charlotte Lucas's true motive for keeping Mr. Collins entertained at the dinner party?

She genuinely enjoys his conversation and finds him intellectually stimulating
She wants to redirect his romantic attentions toward herself and away from Elizabeth
She is trying to distract him so Elizabeth can spend time talking with Mr. Darcy
She hopes to convince him to propose to her younger sister Maria Lucas instead

How does Mr. Collins leave Longbourn House the morning he goes to propose to Charlotte?

He announces his plans openly and asks Mr. Bennet for directions to Lucas Lodge
He waits until the family is at breakfast and asks Elizabeth to accompany him on a walk
He escapes early with "admirable slyness" to avoid being noticed by his cousins
He sends a servant ahead with a note and follows in the family carriage an hour later

How does Charlotte arrange to meet Mr. Collins as he approaches Lucas Lodge?

She waits in the drawing room and has a servant announce his arrival formally
She spots him from an upper window and goes out to meet him "accidentally" in the lane
She sends her younger sister Maria to greet him at the gate and bring him inside
She asks Sir William to invite Collins for a morning walk through the grounds

Why is Mr. Collins slightly less confident in proposing to Charlotte than he was with Elizabeth?

He fears Sir William Lucas will refuse him because of his lower social standing
He worries Lady Catherine de Bourgh will disapprove of Charlotte as a wife
He is "comparatively diffident since the adventure of Wednesday" -- Elizabeth's firm rejection shook him
He suspects Charlotte is only being polite and does not actually harbor any feelings for him

What does the narrator describe as "the stupidity with which he was favoured by nature"?

Mr. Collins's inability to recognize that Elizabeth's refusal was sincere and final
Mr. Collins's dullness, which prevented his courtship from having any charm worth prolonging
Sir William Lucas's failure to see that Collins was an unsuitable match for Charlotte
Mr. Bennet's obliviousness to his wife's schemes to marry off their daughters quickly

What does Charlotte identify as "the only provision for well-educated young women of small fortune"?

Securing a position as a governess or lady's companion in a wealthy household
Marriage, which she sees as the most practical safeguard against poverty and want
Cultivating accomplishments such as music and drawing to attract a wealthy suitor
Relying on the generosity of wealthier relatives to provide a modest annual income

What does Lady Lucas begin calculating after learning of the engagement?

How much money Collins earns annually from his position at Hunsford and Lady Catherine's patronage
How many years longer Mr. Bennet is likely to live, since Collins will inherit Longbourn
Whether Charlotte's small dowry will be sufficient to furnish the parsonage at Hunsford properly
How soon the wedding can be arranged before Collins must return to his clerical duties

Why does Charlotte insist that Mr. Collins keep their engagement secret from the Bennets?

She fears Mrs. Bennet will be jealous and try to break off the engagement in favor of her own daughters
She wants to wait until Lady Catherine de Bourgh has formally approved the match before making it public
She dreads the surprise and probable blame from Elizabeth, whose friendship she values above all others
She worries that Mr. Bennet will mock Collins so severely that he might reconsider the engagement

What does Mrs. Bennet assume about Mr. Collins's hints of a speedy return to Longbourn?

That he intends to renew his proposal to Elizabeth after giving her time to reconsider
That Lady Catherine has sent him back to inspect Longbourn as a future inheritance property
That he plans to court one of her younger daughters, and Mary might be willing to accept him
That he wishes to apologize to the family for the awkwardness of his earlier failed proposal

How does Mr. Bennet respond to Collins's hint about returning soon?

He warmly encourages the visit, secretly hoping Collins will propose to one of his daughters
He ironically warns Collins against risking Lady Catherine's displeasure by visiting again
He changes the subject abruptly, showing his characteristic disinterest in family social matters
He tells Collins directly that he is not welcome at Longbourn after the failed proposal

What is Elizabeth's immediate reaction when Charlotte reveals her engagement to Mr. Collins?

She congratulates Charlotte warmly and says she hopes they will be very happy together
She falls silent for several minutes, unable to process the information she has just heard
She cries out "Engaged to Mr. Collins! My dear Charlotte -- impossible!" in shock and dismay
She calmly asks Charlotte whether she has considered the implications of marrying such a man

How does Charlotte defend her decision to marry Mr. Collins when Elizabeth expresses shock?

She insists that she has grown genuinely fond of Collins and believes love will develop over time
She argues that Collins is secretly more intelligent than people realize and will improve with guidance
She says she is "not romantic" and asks only for "a comfortable home," with happiness as fair as anyone can expect
She reminds Elizabeth that refusing Collins was selfish since the match would have saved the Bennet family home

What does Elizabeth privately conclude about Charlotte after learning of the engagement?

That Charlotte is braver than she realized and deserves admiration for her practical wisdom
That Charlotte has "sacrificed every better feeling to worldly advantage" and cannot be happy in such a match
That Charlotte must have been secretly in love with Collins all along and merely hid her feelings
That Charlotte is making a noble sacrifice to help her family's financial situation improve

How old is Charlotte Lucas when she accepts Mr. Collins's proposal?

Twenty-two, the same age as Elizabeth Bennet at this point in the novel
Twenty-four, making her slightly older than Elizabeth but still considered young
Twenty-seven, an age at which she considers herself fortunate to secure any match at all
Thirty, an age that would have been considered firmly beyond marriageable years

What central thematic contrast does Chapter 22 establish between Charlotte and Elizabeth?

The contrast between inherited wealth and earned income as paths to security in Regency society
The contrast between a pragmatic, economic view of marriage and a romantic, idealistic one
The contrast between obedience to parental authority and rebellion against family expectations
The contrast between urban sophistication and rural simplicity in matters of courtship and love

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