Chapter 47 Practice Quiz — Pride and Prejudice
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Practice Quiz: Chapter 47
Where are Elizabeth and the Gardiners traveling from at the start of Chapter 47?
From Derbyshire, having cut short their tour after receiving news of Lydia's elopement with Wickham.
What is Mr. Gardiner's initial opinion about Wickham's intentions toward Lydia?
He believes Wickham likely intends to marry her, arguing that no young man would risk such disgrace against a girl who was staying with his colonel's family.
Why does Elizabeth believe Wickham will not marry Lydia?
Because Wickham cannot afford to marry a woman without money, and Lydia has no fortune, no brothers to defend her, and a father too indolent to act decisively.
What does Elizabeth call "the keenest of all anguish" during the journey?
Self-reproach, for having kept silent about Wickham's true character when she and Jane learned the truth.
Where did Elizabeth first learn the truth about Wickham's character?
In Kent, from her interactions with Mr. Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam, and especially from Darcy's letter.
What reason did Elizabeth and Jane have for not revealing Wickham's character publicly?
The regiment was about to leave Meryton in a week or two, and they saw no use in overthrowing his good reputation when it seemed there would be no further danger.
How does Elizabeth describe Wickham to Mrs. Gardiner in this chapter?
"He has neither integrity nor honour; he is as false and deceitful as he is insinuating."
What did Wickham say about Miss Darcy that Elizabeth now knows to be false?
He described her as proud, reserved, and disagreeable, when in fact she was amiable and unpretending.
Who greets Elizabeth first when she arrives at Longbourn?
The little Gardiner children, standing on the steps, followed immediately by Jane, who comes running down from Mrs. Bennet's apartment.
Where has Mr. Bennet gone?
To London, departing on Tuesday, to search for Lydia and Wickham.
How many times has Mr. Bennet written home?
Only twice: once on Wednesday to confirm his safe arrival, adding he would not write again until he had something important to report.
Where is Mrs. Bennet during Elizabeth's arrival?
Confined to her dressing room upstairs, too agitated to leave it.
Who does Mrs. Bennet blame for Lydia's elopement?
Everyone except herself and the "ill-judging indulgence" that was truly responsible: the Forsters for not watching Lydia, and fate for her own suffering.
What does Mrs. Bennet fear Mr. Bennet will do if he finds Wickham?
Fight him in a duel and be killed, leaving the family destitute when the Collinses inherit Longbourn.
What does Mr. Gardiner promise to do?
Travel to London the very next day to assist Mr. Bennet in searching for Lydia and Wickham.
What moral reflection does Mary offer about the situation?
That "loss of virtue in a female is irretrievable" and "one false step involves her in endless ruin," prompting Elizabeth to lift her eyes in amazement.
What did Kitty know about Lydia and Wickham before the elopement?
Kitty knew from Lydia's letters that they had been in love for many weeks, a fact she revealed "with a very natural triumph on knowing more than the rest."
Where does Lydia's farewell letter say she is going?
To Gretna Green (the Scottish border town famous for quick marriages).
How does Lydia sign her farewell letter?
"Lydia Wickham," calling the whole elopement "a good joke" and saying she "can hardly write for laughing."
What is Mr. Bennet's plan for finding Lydia and Wickham in London?
To go to Epsom where they last changed horses, question the postilions, discover the number of the hackney coach they took from Clapham, and trace it back to find where Wickham was staying.
What evidence suggests the couple did not go to Scotland?
They changed from a chaise into a hackney coach (suggesting they stayed in London), and no traces of them were found on the Barnet road (the route to Scotland).