Chapter 60 Quiz — Pride and Prejudice

How does Darcy describe when he first fell in love with Elizabeth?

• He fell in love at the Meryton assembly
• He was in the middle before he knew he had begun
• He fell in love when she visited Pemberley
• He realized it when she rejected his first proposal

According to Elizabeth, what quality attracted Darcy to her?

• Her beauty and accomplishments
• Her family connections
• Her impertinence and liveliness of mind
• Her kindness to his sister Georgiana

Did Elizabeth acknowledge that her earlier behavior toward Darcy was bordering on uncivil?

What removed Darcy's doubts about proposing to Elizabeth again?

• Elizabeth's letter of thanks for helping Lydia
• Jane's encouragement
• Lady Catherine's attempts to prevent the match
• Mr. Bennet's invitation to Longbourn

Did Darcy come to Netherfield solely to visit Bingley?

To whom does Elizabeth write a letter announcing her engagement?

• Lady Catherine de Bourgh
• Charlotte Collins
• Mrs. Gardiner
• Georgiana Darcy

What does Mr. Bennet advise Mr. Collins to do in his letter?

• Break off his connection with Lady Catherine
• Console Lady Catherine but stand by the nephew
• Visit Longbourn immediately for the wedding
• Write a letter of congratulations to Darcy

Did Miss Bingley sincerely congratulate her brother on his engagement?

How did Georgiana Darcy respond to news of the engagement?

• With polite indifference
• With jealousy and resentment
• With sincere joy, filling four sides of paper
• With concern about Lady Catherine's reaction

Why do the Collinses suddenly arrive at Lucas Lodge?

• To congratulate Elizabeth in person
• To escape Lady Catherine's anger over the engagement
• Because Mr. Collins was transferred to a new parish
• To attend Jane and Bingley's wedding

In the context of this chapter, what does "intelligence" mean in the phrase "My aunt's intelligence had given me hope"?

• Mental ability or cleverness
• Spying or surveillance
• News or information
• Emotional sensitivity

What does "obsequious" mean as used to describe Mr. Collins's civility?

• Quietly observant
• Excessively eager to please; servile
• Genuinely warm and welcoming
• Awkwardly formal

How does Darcy handle Sir William Lucas's flattering compliments?

• He thanks him warmly
• He walks away rudely
• He bears it with composure, shrugging only after Sir William leaves
• He asks Elizabeth to intervene

Did Elizabeth try to shield Darcy from her embarrassing relatives during their engagement?