Chapter 59 Quiz — Pride and Prejudice

Who is the first family member Elizabeth tells about her engagement to Darcy?

• Mrs. Bennet
• Jane
• Mr. Bennet
• Kitty

What reason does Mr. Bennet give for why Elizabeth must truly esteem her husband?

• Her family's financial situation requires a good match
• Her lively talents would place her in danger in an unequal marriage
• Darcy's family would not accept her otherwise
• Jane would be unhappy if Elizabeth married without love

Mrs. Bennet immediately congratulates Elizabeth warmly upon hearing of the engagement to Darcy.

What does Elizabeth jokingly tell Jane about when she began to love Darcy?

• From the moment of his first proposal
• From first seeing his beautiful grounds at Pemberley
• From reading his letter after the Hunsford proposal
• From the Netherfield ball

Bingley subtly reveals he knows about the engagement by asking if there are more lanes where Lizzy can lose her way.

What does "incredulous" mean as used in the sentence: "she was absolutely incredulous here"?

• Extremely angry
• Unwilling to believe
• Deeply saddened
• Greatly amused

What information does Elizabeth reveal to Mr. Bennet to improve his impression of Darcy?

• Darcy's apology letter from Hunsford
• Darcy's role in arranging Lydia's marriage to Wickham
• Lady Catherine's visit and demands
• Darcy's kindness to the Gardiners at Pemberley

Elizabeth asks Darcy to speak to Mr. Bennet on her behalf.

What does "approbation" mean in the sentence: "This was enough to prove that her approbation need not be doubted"?

• Anger
• Confusion
• Approval
• Suspicion

What is the primary source of dramatic irony in the morning scene after the engagement?

• Jane pretending not to know about the engagement
• Mrs. Bennet complaining about "that disagreeable Mr. Darcy" while unaware of the engagement
• Mr. Bennet hiding his approval from Mrs. Bennet
• Kitty discovering the secret before her mother

What does Mrs. Bennet ask Elizabeth after recovering from the engagement news?

• When the wedding will take place
• What dish Mr. Darcy is particularly fond of
• Whether Darcy has spoken to Lady Catherine
• How Elizabeth changed her mind about him

Mr. Bennet says that Darcy "deserves" Elizabeth after hearing her full explanation.

What does "effusion" mean in: "Elizabeth, rejoicing that such an effusion was heard only by herself"?

• A quiet whisper
• An unrestrained outpouring of emotion
• A formal speech
• A deliberate insult

What is Mr. Bennet's ironic final comment in the chapter?

• "This is an evening of wonders, indeed!"
• "Wickham, perhaps, is my favourite" son-in-law
• "If any young men come for Mary or Kitty, send them in"
• "He is rising every hour in my esteem"