Chapter 56 Quiz — Pride and Prejudice

Who arrives unexpectedly at Longbourn at the beginning of Chapter 56?

• Mrs. Collins
• Lady Catherine de Bourgh
• Miss Bingley
• Mr. Darcy

What do Bingley and Jane do when the unexpected visitor arrives?

• They greet her at the door
• They walk away into the shrubbery
• They go upstairs
• They leave in their own carriage

What alarming report has Lady Catherine received?

• That Elizabeth has eloped with Wickham
• That Elizabeth will soon be engaged to Mr. Darcy
• That Jane has broken off her engagement to Bingley
• That Mr. Collins plans to leave his position

Who does Lady Catherine say Mr. Darcy is engaged to marry?

• Miss Bingley
• Elizabeth Bennet
• Her daughter, Miss de Bourgh
• Georgiana Darcy

What does Elizabeth say when Lady Catherine asks if she is engaged to Darcy?

• "Yes, I am"
• "I am not"
• "That is none of your concern"
• "I refuse to answer"

Lady Catherine compliments the Bennet estate and its grounds during her visit.

Elizabeth promises Lady Catherine that she will never accept an offer of marriage from Mr. Darcy.

Lady Catherine mentions Lydia's elopement with Wickham during the confrontation.

Elizabeth tells her mother the true reason for Lady Catherine's visit.

Lady Catherine accepts refreshments from Mrs. Bennet before speaking with Elizabeth.

What does the word "brooking" mean in the sentence: "I have not been in the habit of brooking disappointment"?

• Causing
• Tolerating
• Celebrating
• Discussing

In the phrase "The upstart pretensions of a young woman without family," what does "upstart" mean?

• Energetic and eager
• Newly risen in status and presumptuous
• Startled and surprised
• Youthful and naive

How does Elizabeth assert her social equality with Darcy?

• She cites her family's wealth
• She says they are both of the gentry: "He is a gentleman; I am a gentleman's daughter"
• She mentions her connections to the Gardiners
• She reminds Lady Catherine of Darcy's own proposal

What is the dramatic irony of Lady Catherine's confrontation with Elizabeth?

• Elizabeth is already secretly engaged to Darcy
• Lady Catherine's visit will actually encourage Darcy to propose again
• Lady Catherine does not know that Darcy has already proposed once
• Mrs. Bennet knows the real reason for the visit