CHARACTERS
What is the name of the lead female character?
Elizabeth
Give one of the main themes of the novel.
Love, marriage, fortune, pride, prejudice
What is the authors name?
Jane Austen
What is the first line of the book?
"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife."
What is the time period Pride and Prejudice was set in?
19th century
What is Mr. Darcy's first name?
Fitzwilliam
What is the name of Darcy's estate?
Pemberley
Why is the year 1813 relevant to this novel?
It is the year the book was first published.
Who said " In vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you."
Mr Darcy
What does it mean when they say Mr Bennet's property is 'entailed'?
It can only be inherited by a male relative.
Who first proposes marriage to Elizabeth?
Mr Collins
What is Rosings?
Lady Catherine's house.
What was the original name of the book?
First Impressions
Who says "You shall have it in a few words. Miss Bingley sees that her brother is in love with you, and wants him to marry Miss Darcy. She follows him to town in hope of keeping him there, and tries to persuade you that he does not care about you."
Elizabeth (to Jane)
What is the name of the Bennet's house?
Longbourn
Who is the fourth Bennet sister?
Catherine (Kitty)
Who does Mr Collins marry?
Charlotte Lucas
Why did Austen write the book?
It resembled her failed engagement.
“You take delight in vexing me. You have no compassion on my poor nerves.”
Mrs Bennet
Which was the first character in the book to get married?
Charlotte Lucas
Name the Bennet sisters in order of age.
1. Jane 2. Elizabeth 3. Mary 4. Catherine (Kitty) 5. Lydia
How does Mr Darcy offend Elizabeth at the first ball?
He refuses to dance with her.
What year was Jane Austen born? (10 year margen of error)
1775
“Are the shades of Pemberley to be thus polluted?"
Lady Catherine De Bourgh
Which daughter is Mrs Bennet's favourite?
Lydia