Chapter 9 Quiz — Pride and Prejudice

by Jane Austen

Comprehension Quiz: Chapter 9

Why does Mrs. Bennet not want Jane to recover quickly from her illness?

She is genuinely worried and wants Jane to rest as long as possible
She wants Jane to remain at Netherfield to stay close to Mr. Bingley
She fears the journey home will worsen Jane's condition
She wants to keep visiting Netherfield herself for the social opportunity

Who accompanies Mrs. Bennet to visit Jane at Netherfield?

Mary and Kitty, the two middle Bennet daughters
Kitty and Lydia, her two youngest girls
Elizabeth and Charlotte Lucas, her closest companions
Mr. Bennet and the family housekeeper, Mrs. Hill

How does Miss Bingley respond to the news that Jane must stay longer at Netherfield?

With genuine warmth and an offer to nurse Jane herself
With "cold civility," promising every possible attention
With open irritation and a suggestion to send for a London doctor
With enthusiastic delight at having Jane as a longer-term guest

What does Mrs. Bennet compliment about Netherfield to discourage Bingley from leaving?

The excellent stables and grounds for riding and hunting
The sweet room, charming prospect over the gravel walk, and its superiority to any country place
The well-stocked library and fine collection of paintings
The convenient distance from London and proximity to the church

What does Mr. Bingley say about his decision-making style?

That he deliberates carefully and never acts without consultation
That "whatever I do is done in a hurry" and he could leave in five minutes
That he relies entirely on his sisters' advice for important matters
That he follows the example of his late father in all business dealings

What does Darcy say about society in the countryside?

That country people are more sincere and virtuous than Londoners
That the country supplies "a very confined and unvarying society"
That he prefers the countryside because it allows more solitude
That country neighbourhoods offer the finest characters for study

How does Elizabeth react when Mrs. Bennet argues with Darcy about country versus town life?

She supports her mother's position and adds her own defence of country life
She blushes for her mother and tries to correct the misunderstanding of Darcy's words
She leaves the room in embarrassment and goes to sit with Jane
She changes the subject by asking Bingley about his plans for the estate

What does Mrs. Bennet boast about the Bennet family's social life?

That they are invited to every ball in the county throughout the season
That they dine with four-and-twenty families in the neighbourhood
That Mr. Bennet is the most respected gentleman in Hertfordshire
That her daughters have each received multiple proposals of marriage

How does Mrs. Bennet disparage Charlotte Lucas during the visit?

She criticizes Charlotte's lack of musical accomplishments and poor dancing
She says Charlotte is "very plain" and claims even Lady Lucas agrees and envies Jane's beauty
She suggests Charlotte is too old to attract a suitable husband
She mocks the Lucas family's inferior estate and smaller income

What does Darcy say about poetry and love?

That poetry is a waste of time for any sensible person in love
That he has "been used to consider poetry as the food of love"
That only women care for poetry while men prefer practical pursuits
That Shakespeare's sonnets are the finest expression of romantic devotion

How does Elizabeth counter Darcy's view that poetry is "the food of love"?

She agrees entirely and says she reads poetry for that very reason
She says poetry nourishes strong love but "one good sonnet will starve" a slight inclination away
She argues that novels are more effective than poetry at inspiring love
She dismisses poetry altogether as an outdated art form with no modern relevance

How is Lydia Bennet physically described in Chapter 9?

As tall and slender with an elegant, refined manner and quiet voice
As stout and well-grown, with a fine complexion and good-humoured countenance
As small and delicate, with pale features and a nervous disposition
As plain-looking but graceful, with a talent for music and conversation

What does Lydia boldly ask Mr. Bingley at the end of the visit?

Whether he intends to marry Jane and take care of the Bennet family
Whether he will keep his promise to give a ball at Netherfield
Whether he has any unmarried friends he could introduce to the Bennet sisters
Whether the officers from Meryton may be invited to dine at Netherfield

When does Bingley agree to hold the Netherfield ball?

Immediately, setting a date for the following Saturday evening
After Jane recovers, allowing Lydia to name the very day
At the end of the month, once his London guests have arrived
He politely declines, saying Netherfield is not suitable for a ball

What happens after Mrs. Bennet and her daughters depart Netherfield?

Darcy writes a letter to his sister praising Elizabeth's wit and charm
Miss Bingley makes witticisms about Elizabeth's "fine eyes," but Darcy refuses to censure Elizabeth
Bingley announces he intends to propose to Jane as soon as she is well
The Bingley sisters and Darcy agree that the Bennets are too vulgar for further association

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