Quiz questions
Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen
Reading comprehension quiz questions for Pride and Prejudice — use them as a reading-check starter, a self-study tool, or a quick assessment. Answers are included below each question.
**Quiz Question — *Pride and Prejudice* by Jane Austen** Which character famously states, "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife"? - A) Elizabeth Bennet - B) Jane Austen (as narrator) - C) Mrs. Bennet - D) Mr. Darcy **Correct Answer: B) Jane Austen (as narrator)** > *Explanation:* This famous opening line is delivered by the omniscient narrator of the novel — often seen as Austen's own ironic voice — and sets a satirical tone for the entire story by highlighting the societal pressures surrounding marriage in Regency-era England.
ap_lit · aqa · ib_lang_lit · common_core_ela
**Quiz Question — *Pride and Prejudice* by Jane Austen** Which character famously states, "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife"? - A) Elizabeth Bennet - B) Mrs. Bennet - C) The novel's omniscient narrator - D) Mr. Darcy **Correct Answer: C) The novel's omniscient narrator** *Explanation: This memorable opening line comes from Austen's ironic third-person narrator, rather than being spoken by any character. The remark critiques the societal pressures of Regency-era England, where marriage was viewed as both an economic and social necessity.*
ap_lit · aqa · ib_lang_lit · common_core_ela
**Quiz Question — *Pride and Prejudice* by Jane Austen** Who is the first character to propose to Elizabeth Bennet, and how does she respond? A) Mr. Darcy; she accepts immediately B) Mr. Collins; she refuses him C) Mr. Wickham; she asks for time to consider D) Mr. Bingley; she defers to her father **Correct Answer: B) Mr. Collins; she refuses him** *Explanation: In Volume I, Chapter 19, Mr. Collins proposes to Elizabeth Bennet. Although he is sure she will say yes, Elizabeth firmly declines, insisting on her right to choose her own husband. This moment underscores her independence and reflects the novel’s key themes of self-determination and marriage.*
ap_lit · aqa · ib_lang_lit · common_core_ela
These quiz questions are part of Storgy's free teacher toolkit for Pride and Prejudice. For a full study guide with chapter summaries, characters, themes, and key quotes, visit the Pride and Prejudice study guide. To browse quiz questions for other works, return to the Quiz Questions hub.