Unit Six Quiz for Readers of Pride and Prejudice 1 Which is NOT one of the major themes explored in Pride and Prejudice? Love and romance Personal growth and self-discovery Family relationships Justice and revenge Social class 2 Pride and Prejudice is said to be the leading example in English literature of a “marriage plot,” where everything hinges on a young woman’s success in finding a satisfying marriage — while society demands that she not take the lead in asking others directly to dance, to date, or to marry. What aspect of marriage does Pride and Prejudice consider? The impacts of lasciviousness could have on marriage opportunities Marrying for security versus marrying for love All of these The need for developing maturity before marriage Gender roles and expectations within marriage How being judgmental shapes marriage choices for better or worse Marrying for love versus societal expectations The exploration of arranged marriages and their consequences Social class and economic considerations in marriage The impact of pride, conceit, and self-centeredness on marriage opportunities The importance of compatibility and shared values in marriage The influence of family dynamics on marriage choices 3 How do societal expectations primarily influence the characters’ choices in Pride and Prejudice? Characters prioritize their own happiness above societal norms. Society has no impact on the characters’ decisions. Characters challenge societal norms and expectations. Characters conform to societal expectations at the expense of personal fulfillment. 4 What is the role of humor in Pride and Prejudice? It provides comic relief in tense situations. It satirizes societal conventions and behaviors. None of these It highlights the characters’ flaws and shortcomings. All of these 5 How are women portrayed in Pride and Prejudice? None of these As submissive and passive All of these As independent thinkers As ambitious and crafty As bound by societal expectations As silly and flirtatious 6 What is the significance of the title, Pride and Prejudice? It reflects the social barriers created by pride and prejudice. It symbolizes the pride and prejudice within society. It shows how pride and prejudice, even toward a positive judgment, can lead to unhappiness. It signifies the transformative journey of characters overcoming their pride and prejudice. It reflects the personal pride and prejudice of Elizabeth Bennett. It represents the universal nature of pride and prejudice in human relationships. It refers to the pride and prejudice of the upper class. It highlights the theme of overcoming pride and prejudice in relationships. It represents the pride and prejudice of Mr. Darcy. All of these None of these 7 In the novel, how does Mr. Bennet impact his daughters’ lives? His indifference and lack of guidance create challenges for them. He actively supports their pursuit of love and happiness. He loves and cherishes them all equally. He plays a minor role and has no significant impact. He indulges their wishes at every turn. He encourages them to prioritize wealth and social status. 8 Who, most often, is the greatest obstacle to Elizabeth’s possibilities of a happy marriage? Mr. Bennett Mrs. Bennett Mr. Collins Lady Catherine de Bourgh Charlotte Lucas Anne de Bourgh Miss Bingley 9 Briefly define and describe FOUR of the following approaches to interpreting literature: Historical/Biographical Psychological Power Dynamics Formalism Structuralism Psychological Criticism Deconstruction Intertextuality Symbol/Metaphor/Allegory Reader-Response Personal Response Source StylesFormatFontSize Back to
