Jolly Christmas

"[He] was so odd a mixture of quick parts, sarcastic humour, reserve, and caprice…"

Mr. Bennet

"Her mind was less difficult to develop. She was a woman of mean understanding, little information, and uncertain temper."

Mrs. Bennet

"He was quite young, wonderfully handsome, extremely agreeable… he had a pleasant countenance, and easy, unaffected manners."

Mr. Bingley

"[He] soon drew the attention of the room by his fine, tall person, handsome features, noble mien… ten thousand a year."

Mr. Darcy

"You never see a fault in anybody. All the world are good and agreeable in your eyes."

Jane Bennet

"This man had been formerly in trade in Meryton… risen to the honour of knighthood… by nature inoffensive, friendly and obliging."

Sir William Lucas

"A very good kind of woman, not too clever to be a valuable neighbor to Mrs. Bennet."

Mrs. Long

"A sensible, intelligent young woman, about twenty-seven, was Elizabeth’s intimate friend."

Charlotte Lucas

"If a woman conceals her affection… she may lose the opportunity of fixing him."

Charlotte Lucas

"Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance."

Charlotte Lucas

"Her face was rendered uncommonly intelligent by the beautiful expression of her dark eyes… he was caught by their easy playfulness."

Elizabeth Bennet

This character becomes the occupant of Netherfield Park.

Mr. Bingley

This character is "not handsome enough" to tempt Mr. Darcy at the first ball.

Elizabeth Bennet

How many daughters does Mrs. Bennet have?

5

What does Mrs. Bennet complain of when her husband denies the request to meet Bingley?

Her nerves

Who is Mr. Bennet’s favorite daughter?

Elizabeth

What does Mary spend most of her time doing?

Reading

What does Elizabeth first think of Bingley’s sisters?

She finds them prideful and rude

What does Jane first think of Bingley’s sisters?

She thinks they are elegant and fine

What does Elizabeth say causes Darcy to say horrible things about her at the ball?

Pride

While Bingley is beginning to court Jane, what does Mr. Darcy begin to notice about Lizzie?

Her intelligence and wit

What does Miss Bingley say to Darcy regarding his growing fondness for Elizabeth?

She begins to ridicule the Bennet family

Who comes to Meryton that offers more gossip than Lydia can handle?

A regiment of soldiers

Why is Jane forced to stay at Netherfield overnight?

She gets caught in the rain and falls ill

Where did Mr. Bingley obtain his large fortune?

Through trade

Who does Caroline want her brother to marry?

Georgiana (Darcy's sister)

What does Caroline convince Elizabeth to do in the drawing room?

Walk about the room

What is Mr. Collins’s profession?

Clergyman

Who is Mr. Collins closely associated with that gives him great pride?

Lady Catherine DeBourgh

What is the purpose of Mr. Collins’s visit to Longbourn?

To marry one of the daughters there

According to Wickham, why was he forced to become a foot soldier?

Mr. Darcy refused to give him his rightful inheritance

What does Mr. Collins think about Elizabeth’s initial refusal of him?

She is playing hard to get

Who does Elizabeth seek out to protect her against further advances from Mr. Collins?

Her father

What does Mr. Bennet tell Elizabeth he will do if she accepts Mr. Collins’s proposal?

Never speak with her again

Where does Mr. Bingley choose to spend his winter?

London

Where does Jane spend the second half of the winter?

London

Where is Charlotte’s new home located?

Hunsford

What is the only thing anyone talks about during Elizabeth’s first day at Hunsford?

Lady Catherine’s daughter

How does Elizabeth describe her first reaction to Lady Catherine?

Large and haughty