Chapter 36 Quiz — Pride and Prejudice
by Jane Austen
Comprehension Quiz: Chapter 36
What does Elizabeth expect the letter from Darcy to contain?
- A renewed offer of marriage and more romantic declarations
- An angry denunciation of her character and judgment
- She forms no expectation at all of its contents
- An apology for his behavior at the Netherfield ball
How does Elizabeth initially describe Darcy's tone in the letter?
- Warm and affectionate, revealing hidden vulnerability
- Apologetic and self-deprecating, seeking her forgiveness
- Not penitent but haughty, full of pride and insolence
- Cold and legalistic, like a business correspondence
What is Elizabeth's first reaction to Darcy's account of Wickham?
- She immediately believes every word and is angry at Wickham
- She calmly weighs the evidence before forming a conclusion
- She exclaims "This must be false!" and puts the letter away
- She laughs at the absurdity of Darcy's claims about Wickham
What sum did Wickham receive in lieu of the church living, according to Darcy?
- One thousand pounds, which he spent within a year on gambling
- Three thousand pounds, which he accepted voluntarily
- Five thousand pounds, plus an annual allowance from the estate
- No money at all, which is why Wickham is resentful toward Darcy
What inconsistency in Wickham's conduct does Elizabeth recall regarding the Netherfield ball?
- He claimed to admire Jane but flirted with other women at the ball
- He promised to attend with Elizabeth but escorted Miss King instead
- He boasted of not fearing Darcy, yet avoided the ball the next week
- He said he never attended balls but was seen dancing at Netherfield
Who does Darcy refer Elizabeth to for confirmation of Wickham's designs on Georgiana?
- Mr. Bingley, his closest friend and confidant in all matters
- Colonel Fitzwilliam, his cousin who is involved in his affairs
- Lady Catherine de Bourgh, his aunt and family matriarch
- Mrs. Reynolds, the longtime housekeeper at Pemberley estate
What does Elizabeth realize about how she originally judged Wickham's character?
- She judged him based on reliable testimony from trusted friends
- She judged him on surface qualities like countenance, voice, and manner
- She judged him after carefully investigating his claims about Darcy
- She judged him based on Charlotte Lucas's informed recommendation
What does Elizabeth cry out during her moment of self-recognition?
- "How could I have been so foolish as to trust a stranger over a gentleman!"
- "I shall never trust my own judgment again after being so deceived!"
- "How despicably I have acted! I, who have prided myself on my discernment!"
- "I have wronged Mr. Darcy beyond all measure and can never make amends!"
According to Elizabeth, what has been her "folly" -- love or vanity?
- Love, because she fell too quickly for Wickham's romantic attentions
- Vanity, because she was pleased by flattery and offended by neglect
- Ambition, because she wanted to marry above her social station
- Jealousy, because she envied Jane's beauty and romantic prospects
What does Elizabeth acknowledge about Jane's demeanor after rereading Darcy's explanation?
- Jane openly displayed her affection for Bingley to everyone present
- Jane's feelings, though fervent, were little displayed due to her composure
- Jane intentionally hid her feelings because she was unsure of Bingley
- Jane's attachment to Bingley was obvious and Darcy was wrong to doubt it
How does Elizabeth feel about Darcy's criticism of her family's behavior?
- Indifferent, since she has never cared about social propriety
- Furious and defensive, insisting her family behaved perfectly
- Deeply ashamed, feeling the justice of his charge too forcibly for denial
- Amused, because she has always found her family's behavior entertaining
How long does Elizabeth walk before returning home?
- About thirty minutes, just long enough to read the letter once
- Exactly one hour, pacing back and forth in the garden at Rosings
- Two hours, giving way to every variety of thought and reconsidering events
- The entire day, missing dinner and causing alarm among her companions
Who called on Elizabeth during her absence and how long did each stay?
- Only Darcy called, staying an hour to speak with Charlotte Collins
- Both Darcy (briefly, to take leave) and Colonel Fitzwilliam (at least an hour)
- Only Colonel Fitzwilliam, who left a note and departed immediately
- Mr. Collins and Lady Catherine, who wished to discuss the morning's events
How does Elizabeth feel about missing Colonel Fitzwilliam?
- Deeply regretful, because she wanted to verify Darcy's claims with him
- She merely affects concern but really rejoices at missing him
- Disappointed, because she had grown fond of his company at Rosings
- Embarrassed, because she had promised to be home for his visit
Which of the following best describes the central theme of Chapter 36?
- The importance of wealth and social status in Regency-era marriages
- The painful process of self-knowledge and overcoming personal prejudice
- The cruelty of men who manipulate women's emotions for entertainment
- The conflict between duty to family and personal romantic desires
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