Chapter 53 Quiz — Pride and Prejudice

Where are Lydia and Wickham traveling to at the beginning of Chapter 53?

• London
• Newcastle
• Bath
• Brighton

Mr. Bennet sincerely admires Wickham and is proud to have him as a son-in-law.

What news lifts Mrs. Bennet's spirits after Lydia's departure?

• Jane receives a letter from Bingley
• Mr. Bingley is returning to Netherfield
• Mr. Collins is visiting Longbourn
• Lydia announces she is expecting a child

Jane is visibly distressed when she hears about Bingley's return.

Why does Mr. Bennet refuse to call on Bingley upon his return?

• He is too ill to make the trip
• He considers it a fool's errand after last year's visit led to nothing
• He disapproves of Bingley's character
• He has already sent a letter instead

In this chapter, the word "prodigiously" means:

• Cautiously
• Enormously or exceedingly
• Reluctantly
• Modestly

Who accompanies Bingley on his visit to Longbourn?

• Mr. Hurst
• Colonel Fitzwilliam
• Mr. Darcy
• Caroline Bingley

Mrs. Bennet welcomes Darcy warmly because she knows he helped save Lydia from disgrace.

What does "officious" mean as used in Elizabeth's reaction to her mother's behavior?

• Official or formal
• Intrusively eager to help where not wanted
• Deeply offensive
• Generously hospitable

How does Darcy behave during his visit to Longbourn?

• He is animated and talkative
• He is reserved, quiet, and frequently looks at the ground
• He argues with Mrs. Bennet
• He pays conspicuous attention to Elizabeth

Elizabeth is delighted by her mother's behavior during the visit.

What embarrassing topic does Mrs. Bennet bring up during the visit?

• Elizabeth's rejection of Mr. Collins
• Lydia and Wickham's marriage
• The Bennet family's financial situation
• Jane's illness at Netherfield

What does "complaisance" mean in the context of Jane's behavior?

• Complaint or displeasure
• Willingness to please others; agreeableness
• Complete silence
• Self-satisfied smugness

By the end of the visit, Bingley shows renewed interest in Jane.

Why does Mrs. Bennet decide not to ask Bingley and Darcy to stay for dinner that day?

• She is angry at Darcy's presence
• She does not think anything less than two courses would be good enough
• Mr. Bennet forbids it
• There is not enough food prepared