Reading Comprehension: Pride and Prejudice

#ReadingComprehension #grade9 #grade10 #grade11 Comprehension questions about Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice. Based on #CCSS ELA Reading Standards for Literature Gr. 9-11.

Which character is a clergyman?

Mr. Bennet Mr. Collins Mr. Bingley Mr. Wickham
Which character marries George Wickham?

Lydia Bennet Charlotte Lucas Caroline Bingley Elizabeth Bennet
What is a theme of Pride and Prejudice?

Motherhood Reputation Revenge Wealth
What is the meaning of the highlighted word in the excerpt?

Curse Irritate Tempt Quiet
Why does Elizabeth Bennet refuse Mr. Darcy’s first proposal?

She believes that he ruined her sister’s happiness. She thinks that he lied about how much money he has. She knows that he is already engaged to another woman. She understands that he treated George Wickham poorly.
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