Chapter 33 Quiz — Pride and Prejudice

by Jane Austen

Comprehension Quiz: Chapter 33

How many times does Elizabeth unexpectedly encounter Mr. Darcy during her walks in Rosings Park?

Once, which she dismisses as a simple coincidence of timing during her afternoon walk
Twice, both times near the gate that leads to the Parsonage grounds from the park
At least three times, despite her having told him which paths she usually takes through the park
Four times in total, each encounter growing progressively longer and more conversational than the last

What does Darcy do during his encounters with Elizabeth in the park, rather than simply exchanging pleasantries?

He reads aloud from a book of poetry he carries and asks Elizabeth to critique the selections
He walks alongside her in silence, occasionally glancing at her but never initiating conversation
He turns back and walks with her, asking oddly disconnected questions about her stay and the Collinses
He presents her with flowers from the Rosings gardens and invites her to tour the estate grounds

What is Elizabeth reading when she encounters Colonel Fitzwilliam on her walk?

A novel she borrowed from Charlotte Collins's small library at the Hunsford Parsonage
A letter from Jane that reveals Jane has not been writing in good spirits lately
A pamphlet about the gardens and grounds of Rosings Park that Lady Catherine distributes to visitors
A letter from her father containing witty commentary about the household in Longbourn

What does Colonel Fitzwilliam say about his dependence on Darcy regarding their travel plans?

He says they have agreed to split the travel expenses equally and take turns choosing the route
He says he is at Darcy's disposal because Darcy arranges the business just as he pleases
He says Lady Catherine determines when they may leave and neither cousin has any say in the matter
He says he prefers to let Darcy decide because he himself has no particular engagements in London

What does Colonel Fitzwilliam mean when he says "younger sons cannot marry where they like"?

He means that younger sons are bound by military regulations that restrict whom they may marry
He means that younger sons must obtain their elder brother's formal permission before proposing
He means that without independent wealth, younger sons must consider fortune when choosing a wife
He means that younger sons are expected to marry foreign aristocrats to strengthen diplomatic alliances

How does Elizabeth react when she wonders whether Fitzwilliam's remarks about marriage are "meant for me"?

She becomes visibly angry and changes the subject to politics to avoid further personal discussion
She blushes at the idea but recovers and jokes about "the usual price of an earl's younger son"
She agrees solemnly and says she understands the financial realities of marriage in their society
She laughs loudly and tells him she has no intention of marrying anyone, regardless of his fortune

Who does Colonel Fitzwilliam say shares the guardianship of Miss Darcy with Mr. Darcy?

Lady Catherine de Bourgh, who considers herself the natural authority over all family matters
Mr. Bingley, who was appointed guardian due to his close friendship with the Darcy family
Colonel Fitzwilliam himself, who says he is "joined with him in the guardianship of Miss Darcy"
The late Mr. Darcy's solicitor in London, who manages the Darcy estate and family trusts

How does Fitzwilliam react when Elizabeth suggests Miss Darcy might have "the true Darcy spirit" and be difficult to manage?

He laughs heartily and assures Elizabeth that Georgiana is nothing at all like her proud older brother
He looks at her earnestly and immediately asks why she supposes Miss Darcy would cause uneasiness
He dismisses the question entirely and redirects the conversation back to their earlier topic of travel
He agrees enthusiastically and shares several humorous anecdotes about Georgiana's stubborn temperament

What does Elizabeth say when Fitzwilliam grows uneasy about Miss Darcy?

She presses him further, asking directly whether Georgiana was ever involved in a scandalous situation
She reassures him by saying she never heard any harm of Georgiana and that she is a favourite of Mrs. Hurst and Miss Bingley
She admits that Wickham told her something troubling about Miss Darcy and asks Fitzwilliam to confirm it
She apologises for overstepping and promises never to mention Miss Darcy in conversation again

What does Fitzwilliam reveal that Darcy told him during their journey to Rosings?

That Darcy intends to propose to his cousin Anne de Bourgh before the end of the Easter visit
That Darcy congratulated himself on having lately saved a friend from a most imprudent marriage
That Darcy regrets his behaviour at the Meryton ball and wishes to apologise to the Bennet family
That Darcy plans to purchase an estate near Longbourn to be closer to Elizabeth and her sisters

Why does Fitzwilliam suspect the friend Darcy saved from an imprudent marriage is Bingley?

Because Darcy explicitly named Bingley during their private conversation on the journey to Kent
Because Bingley recently wrote to Fitzwilliam asking for advice about a young woman from Hertfordshire
Because he believes Bingley is the sort of young man to get into such a scrape, and they were together last summer
Because Lady Catherine had mentioned Bingley's romantic entanglements during a dinner conversation at Rosings

What were the "strong objections against the lady" that Elizabeth concludes motivated Darcy's interference?

Jane's supposed lack of genuine affection for Bingley and her calm, reserved public demeanour
Jane's inferior social connections: one uncle who is a country attorney and another in trade in London
Jane's reputation for flirting with officers of the militia regiment stationed at Meryton that winter
Jane's lack of musical accomplishment and inability to speak French, Italian, or any modern language

What two motives does Elizabeth attribute to Darcy for separating Bingley from Jane?

A desire to protect Bingley's reputation and genuine concern for Jane's financial wellbeing
Jealousy of Bingley's happiness and a wish to punish Elizabeth for refusing to dance with him at the ball
The worst kind of class-based pride about the Bennets' connections and the wish to retain Bingley for his own sister
A plan orchestrated with Miss Bingley to arrange a more advantageous match with a titled London heiress

What is the one family weakness Elizabeth concedes might be a legitimate objection to the Bennets?

Her father's tendency to mock others and his habit of retreating to his library instead of socialising
Her younger sisters' wild behaviour at public assemblies and their open pursuit of militia officers
Her mother's behaviour, though she insists Darcy's pride cares more about connections than sense
The family's modest income of two thousand pounds a year and the entailment of the Longbourn estate

Why does Elizabeth decline to attend the evening engagement at Rosings at the end of Chapter 33?

She is angry with Mr. Collins for pressuring her to flatter Lady Catherine during previous visits
Her agitation and tears over the revelation bring on a headache, combined with unwillingness to see Darcy
Charlotte asks her to stay behind and help prepare the Parsonage for unexpected visitors the next morning
She wants to write an urgent letter to Jane warning her about Darcy's role in separating her from Bingley

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