Chapter 47 Quiz — Pride and Prejudice

by Jane Austen

Comprehension Quiz: Chapter 47

What is Mr. Gardiner's initial opinion about Wickham's intentions toward Lydia?

He is certain Wickham has no intention of marrying her at all
He believes Wickham likely intends marriage, since the risk of disgrace would be too great otherwise
He suspects Wickham is motivated by revenge against the Bennet family
He thinks Wickham has already married Lydia secretly in Scotland

Why does Elizabeth believe Wickham will NOT marry Lydia?

Because Wickham has openly declared his hatred of the Bennet family to mutual friends
Because Wickham cannot afford to marry without money, and Lydia has no fortune or family to compel him
Because Colonel Forster has told Elizabeth that Wickham is already engaged to someone else
Because Wickham wrote a letter to Mr. Bennet refusing to discuss any marriage terms

What evidence suggests that Lydia and Wickham did NOT travel to Scotland?

A letter from Wickham to Denny confirms they stayed in London the entire time
They transferred from a chaise to a hackney coach, and no trace was found on the Barnet road to Scotland
Colonel Forster intercepted them at the border and turned them back toward London
The innkeeper at the last post station reported they asked for directions to Dover, not Edinburgh

What does Elizabeth describe as "the keenest of all anguish" during the journey home?

The fear that Lydia might already be permanently ruined beyond any repair
Self-reproach, for keeping silent about Wickham's character when she knew the truth
The humiliation of knowing that all their neighbors would learn about the scandal
Worry that her father might challenge Wickham to a duel and lose his own life

Where and from whom did Elizabeth first learn the truth about Wickham?

At Longbourn, from her father's investigation into Wickham's debts in Meryton
In Kent, from her interactions with Mr. Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam
At Netherfield, when Miss Bingley shared a letter from Darcy about Wickham's past
In Brighton, from Colonel Forster's confidential report on Wickham's military record

How does Elizabeth characterize Wickham when Mrs. Gardiner presses her?

As a merely careless young man who means well but acts impulsively without thinking
As someone who has neither integrity nor honour and is as false and deceitful as he is insinuating
As a fortune hunter who targets only wealthy women and would never pursue someone like Lydia
As a basically decent person corrupted by gambling debts and bad companions in the regiment

What is Mrs. Bennet's reaction when the travelers arrive at Longbourn?

She greets them calmly and insists the family keep the matter private from all neighbors
She meets them with tears, invectives against Wickham, and complaints of her own suffering, blaming everyone but herself
She has already recovered her spirits and is planning Lydia's wedding celebrations in detail
She refuses to see anyone and locks herself in her room, unable to speak from shock

What does Mrs. Bennet fear will happen if Mr. Bennet encounters Wickham?

That Mr. Bennet will give Wickham money and be swindled out of the family savings
That Mr. Bennet will fight Wickham and be killed, leaving the family to be turned out by the Collinses
That Mr. Bennet will forgive Wickham too easily and allow a dishonorable arrangement
That Mr. Bennet will publicly denounce Wickham and bring more scandal on the family name

What moral reflection does Mary offer about Lydia's situation?

That the family should forgive Lydia immediately because Christian charity demands compassion above all else
That loss of virtue in a female is irretrievable and one false step involves her in endless ruin
That the fault lies entirely with Wickham and Lydia should be welcomed home without any blame
That the family should move away from Meryton to escape the judgment of their small-minded neighbors

What does Lydia's farewell letter to Mrs. Forster reveal about her state of mind?

She is deeply anxious and begs Mrs. Forster to send help if she does not write within a week
She is lighthearted and giddy, calling the elopement "a good joke" and saying she can hardly write for laughing
She is remorseful and asks that her family forgive her for the pain she is causing them
She is calculating and strategic, outlining a plan to force Wickham into marriage through public pressure

What did Denny say about Wickham's plans when questioned by Colonel Forster?

He confirmed that Wickham had confided his plan to elope and marry Lydia in Scotland
He denied knowing their plans but was earlier persuaded Wickham never intended to marry Lydia
He revealed that Wickham had debts totaling several hundred pounds across Meryton and Brighton
He said Wickham had already written to his family announcing the engagement was official

What is Mr. Bennet's plan for tracking down Lydia and Wickham in London?

He plans to hire a private investigator recommended by his brother-in-law Mr. Phillips
He plans to trace the hackney coach from Clapham by questioning postilions at Epsom and finding the coach's number
He plans to visit every church in London where banns might have been published for the couple
He plans to post a public notice in the London papers offering a reward for information about Wickham

Why did the family allow Mrs. Bennet to remain secluded in her dressing room?

Because the doctor had prescribed complete bed rest and quiet for her fragile nerves
Because she lacked the prudence to hold her tongue before the servants, and they wanted to limit gossip
Because she had become violent in her distress and it was unsafe for the children to be near her
Because Elizabeth insisted her mother needed time alone to come to terms with the scandal privately

What had Kitty known about Lydia and Wickham before the elopement?

She had discovered love letters between them hidden in Lydia's room at Longbourn
She knew from Lydia's recent letters that the two had been in love with each other for many weeks
She had overheard Wickham discussing elopement plans with Denny at a regimental dinner
She had no knowledge whatsoever and was as shocked as the rest of the family by the news

How does Elizabeth respond to Lady Lucas's visit to condole with the family?

She thanks Lady Lucas warmly and accepts her offer to help with household duties
She says Lady Lucas had better have stayed at home, since assistance is impossible and condolence is insufferable
She invites Lady Lucas to stay for tea and shares the full details of the elopement with her
She refuses to see Lady Lucas and sends Jane to receive her with a polite but firm dismissal

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