Chapter 34 Quiz — Pride and Prejudice
by Jane Austen
Comprehension Quiz: Chapter 34
What is Elizabeth doing alone at the Parsonage when the chapter begins?
- Writing a long letter to Jane describing Colonel Fitzwilliam's recent revelations about Darcy
- Rereading all of Jane's letters from Kent, noticing the lack of cheerfulness in every line
- Packing her belongings and preparing for her departure from Hunsford the following morning
- Walking in the grove along the edge of Rosings Park to clear her mind before dinner
Why does Elizabeth reread Jane's letters at the start of Chapter 34?
- She is looking for specific details about Bingley that she can share with Colonel Fitzwilliam at dinner
- She wants to exasperate herself against Darcy by dwelling on Jane's loss of cheerfulness and suffering
- She is homesick and rereads them for comfort, having been away from Longbourn for several weeks
- She hopes to find evidence that Jane has recovered her spirits and moved on from Mr. Bingley
Who does Elizabeth expect when the doorbell rings at the Parsonage?
- Mr. Darcy, whom she has been dreading seeing alone after Colonel Fitzwilliam's revelations
- Charlotte Collins, returning early from her visit to Lady Catherine at Rosings Park
- Colonel Fitzwilliam, who had once before called late in the evening and might inquire after her
- A servant from Rosings with an invitation from Lady Catherine for the following day's dinner
How does Darcy behave when he first enters the room to see Elizabeth?
- He sits calmly by the fire and makes polite small talk about the weather and Rosings before speaking
- He inquires hurriedly after her health, sits briefly, then gets up and walks about the room in agitation
- He stands at the door and delivers his proposal immediately without sitting down or pacing at all
- He kneels formally and takes her hand, following the traditional courtship gesture of the Regency period
What are Darcy's exact opening words in his proposal to Elizabeth?
- "You must know that I have come to declare my feelings, which have grown beyond my control despite everything"
- "I can bear it no longer. You have captivated me entirely, and I wish to ask for your hand in marriage"
- "In vain I have struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you"
- "Miss Bennet, I have fought against this attachment for many months, but I find I must confess my deepest regard for you"
What is the main flaw in Darcy's proposal besides his feelings of love?
- He proposes in public at a dinner party, embarrassing Elizabeth in front of Lady Catherine and the guests
- He dwells on her inferiority, the degradation of the match, and family obstacles, being as eloquent about pride as tenderness
- He mentions that his sister Georgiana disapproves of the match and that he must convince her to accept Elizabeth
- He asks Elizabeth to elope secretly because he cannot bear to face his family's disapproval of the marriage
How does Darcy appear while awaiting Elizabeth's answer to his proposal?
- He paces nervously by the window, clearly terrified that she might refuse his offer of marriage
- He kneels before her with trembling hands, showing genuine vulnerability and emotional uncertainty about her reply
- He speaks of apprehension and anxiety, but his countenance expresses real security -- he has no doubt of acceptance
- He stands rigidly by the door as if prepared to leave immediately should her answer prove unfavorable to him
Which accusation does Elizabeth make first in refusing Darcy's proposal?
- That his treatment of Mr. Wickham has been cruel and unjust, depriving Wickham of his rightful inheritance
- That his insulting manner of proposing -- loving her against his will and reason -- excuses any incivility on her part
- That he has ruined the happiness of her beloved sister by separating Jane from Bingley through his interference
- That his general arrogance at the Meryton assembly made an unfavorable impression from their very first meeting
How does Darcy respond to Elizabeth's accusation about separating Jane and Bingley?
- He denies any involvement and insists that Bingley chose to leave Netherfield of his own free will entirely
- He admits doing everything in his power to separate them, says he rejoices in his success, and was kinder to Bingley than himself
- He apologizes profusely and promises to write to Bingley immediately to correct his interference in the relationship
- He blames Caroline Bingley entirely for the separation and claims he merely went along with her existing schemes
What does Darcy say about disguise and concealment during the argument?
- He admits that he should have been more honest about his feelings from the beginning of their acquaintance
- He accuses Elizabeth of disguising her true feelings behind a mask of wit and cleverness at every encounter
- He declares that "disguise of every sort is my abhorrence" and that he was not ashamed of his honest feelings
- He confesses that he has been disguising his love for months and begs her to forgive his prolonged deception
What does Elizabeth say that visibly startles Darcy during the argument?
- That she has evidence from Colonel Fitzwilliam proving Darcy conspired to ruin Wickham's military career deliberately
- That he could not have made the offer of his hand in any possible way that would have tempted her to accept
- That she intends to tell Lady Catherine about his ungentlemanly behavior and his insulting proposal that evening
- That Mr. Wickham has already proposed to her and she is seriously considering accepting his offer of marriage
What is Elizabeth's most devastating line in the rejection scene?
- That she could never love a man who takes pleasure in the misery of others and shows no remorse for his actions
- That she pities him for being so blinded by his own wealth and station that he cannot see his glaring personal faults
- That from the first moment of their acquaintance, his arrogance formed the groundwork of a dislike, and he was the last man she could marry
- That she would rather live in poverty her whole life than accept the hand of a man who despises her entire family
What are Darcy's final words before leaving the Parsonage?
- "You have said quite enough, madam. I perfectly comprehend your feelings, and have now only to be ashamed of what my own have been"
- "I see now that I was mistaken in you entirely, and I wish you joy of whatever future happiness you may find"
- "Very well, Miss Bennet. I shall trouble you no further with my unwanted attentions and unwelcome declarations of regard"
- "Forgive me, Elizabeth. I see that my pride has blinded me, and I shall endeavor to become worthy of your esteem"
What does Elizabeth do immediately after Darcy leaves the house?
- She runs to the window to watch him walk away and then writes a full account of the scene to Jane
- She calls for Charlotte and relates the entire proposal, seeking her friend's advice and comfort immediately
- From actual weakness she sits down and cries for half an hour, overwhelmed by the tumult of her mind
- She paces the room in fury, rehearsing all the arguments she wishes she had made during the confrontation
What does Elizabeth find "gratifying" despite her anger after the proposal?
- That she was able to articulate her grievances so clearly and leave Darcy with no possible response to her charges
- That she had inspired unconsciously so strong an affection that he proposed despite all his objections to the match
- That Colonel Fitzwilliam had warned her in advance so she was not caught completely off guard by the declaration
- That Charlotte would finally understand why Elizabeth had always refused to see any good qualities in Mr. Darcy
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