Pride and Prejudice Comprehension Questions & Reading Journal
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Pride and Prejudice has 61 chapters · 351 pages
The novel follows the character development of Elizabeth Bennet, the dynamic protagonist of the book who learns about the repercussions of hasty judgments and comes to appreciate the difference between superficial goodness and actual…
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Chapter by chapter Each question is about its own chapter.
How do Mr. and Mrs. Bennet react differently when they hear that Mr. Bingley has moved into Netherfield? What does this show about each of them?See all 61 questions ↓
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The novel follows the character development of Elizabeth Bennet, the dynamic protagonist of the book who learns about the repercussions of hasty judgments and comes to appreciate the difference between superficial goodness and actual goodness.
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Pride and Prejudice questions by chapter
We know this book well. Every question asks about something that happens in its chapter, a moment, a choice or a character, without giving away what comes next. One question per chapter, across all 61 chapters, and every one is editable before you print. The example answers under 3 of the chapters are the ones printed at the front of the booklet.
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Chapter 1
How do Mr. and Mrs. Bennet react differently when they hear that Mr. Bingley has moved into Netherfield? What does this show about each of them?
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Chapter 2
Why does Mr. Bennet secretly visit Mr. Bingley, and how does his family react when they find out? What makes this scene funny?
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Chapter 3
At the first ball, what first impressions do people have of Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy? How do those impressions affect Elizabeth?
Example answer: I noticed that people like Mr. Bingley right away because he is friendly, cheerful, and dances with many people. Mr. Darcy gives a very different first impression because he seems proud and does not want to dance much. Elizabeth feels hurt when Darcy says she is not pretty enough to tempt him. This makes her think badly of him from the beginning.
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Chapter 4
What does Jane think about Mr. Bingley and his sisters? How does Elizabeth's opinion of them differ from Jane's?
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Chapter 5
What do Elizabeth and Charlotte Lucas say about pride? Do you think pride is always a bad thing? Why or why not?
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Chapter 6
Why does Darcy begin to notice Elizabeth more? What does this teach us about how opinions can change?
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Chapter 7
Why does Jane go to Netherfield on horseback, and what happens because of it? How does this event move the story forward?
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Chapter 8
How do Miss Bingley and Mrs. Hurst treat Elizabeth when she stays at Netherfield? What does their behavior show about them?
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Chapter 9
How does Mrs. Bennet behave during her visit to Netherfield? How might her behavior affect Jane and Elizabeth?
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Chapter 10
During the evening at Netherfield, how do Elizabeth, Darcy, and Miss Bingley act around one another? What feelings seem hidden under their words?
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Chapter 11
What ideas about being accomplished are discussed in this chapter? Which qualities do you think are most important in a person?
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Chapter 12
Why are Elizabeth and Jane ready to leave Netherfield? How do the different characters feel about their leaving?
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Chapter 13
What do we learn about Mr. Collins from his letter and his arrival? What clues show that he may be hard to get along with?
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Chapter 14
How does Mr. Collins talk about Lady Catherine de Bourgh? What does his way of speaking tell you about what he values?
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Chapter 15
How do Elizabeth and her sisters meet Mr. Wickham, and what happens when Darcy sees him? What mystery is created?
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Chapter 16
What story does Wickham tell Elizabeth about Darcy? How does this story influence Elizabeth's opinion?
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Chapter 17
Why is Elizabeth excited for the Netherfield ball? What do you predict will happen between Elizabeth, Wickham, and Darcy?
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Chapter 18
What makes the Netherfield ball uncomfortable for Elizabeth? How do her family members affect her feelings that night?
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Chapter 19
How does Mr. Collins ask Elizabeth to marry him, and how does she answer? What does this scene show about Elizabeth's character?
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Chapter 20
How do Mr. and Mrs. Bennet respond differently to Elizabeth's refusal of Mr. Collins? Which parent's response do you agree with more, and why?
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Chapter 21
What news does Miss Bingley's letter bring, and why is it upsetting to Jane? What do you think Miss Bingley may be trying to do?
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Chapter 22
Why does Charlotte Lucas accept Mr. Collins's proposal? Do you understand her choice, even if it is not romantic? Explain.
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Chapter 23
How does Elizabeth react to Charlotte's engagement? What does this disagreement show about their different hopes for life?
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Chapter 24
How does Jane handle her sadness about Mr. Bingley? What does Elizabeth believe about the people who may have separated them?
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Chapter 25
How do Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner help the Bennet family? What advice does Mrs. Gardiner give Elizabeth about Wickham?
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Chapter 26
What changes happen in Elizabeth's relationships with Charlotte, Jane, and Wickham? How is Elizabeth learning to think more carefully?
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Chapter 27
As Elizabeth travels with the Gardiners and visits Charlotte, what new experiences is she looking forward to? Why can travel change a character's point of view?
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Chapter 28
What does Elizabeth notice about Charlotte's new home and marriage? How does Charlotte try to make the best of her situation?
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Chapter 29
How does Lady Catherine behave when Elizabeth first visits Rosings? What words would you use to describe Lady Catherine, and why?
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Chapter 30
When Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam arrive, how does Elizabeth feel about seeing Darcy again? What signs show that Darcy may be interested in her?
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Chapter 31
What happens while Elizabeth plays the piano at Rosings? How do Elizabeth and Darcy use joking or teasing when they talk?
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Chapter 32
Why is Elizabeth surprised when Darcy visits her while she is alone? What might this visit suggest about his feelings?
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Chapter 33
What important information does Colonel Fitzwilliam share with Elizabeth about Darcy? How does it change Elizabeth's mood?
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Chapter 34
How does Darcy's first proposal go wrong? What reasons does Elizabeth give for refusing him?
Example answer: I think Darcy's proposal goes wrong because he says he loves Elizabeth, but he also talks about why he thinks her family is beneath him. That makes the proposal sound proud instead of kind. Elizabeth refuses him because she believes he hurt Jane by separating her from Bingley, and she also believes Wickham's story about him. She is angry, but she also gives clear reasons for her answer.
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Chapter 35
What does Darcy explain in his letter to Elizabeth? Which part of the letter do you think is most important?
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Chapter 36
How does Elizabeth begin to change her mind after reading Darcy's letter? What mistake does she realize she may have made?
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Chapter 37
How does Elizabeth feel as she prepares to leave Hunsford? What has she learned during this visit?
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Chapter 38
What do Elizabeth's goodbyes to Charlotte and Mr. Collins show about their lives? How does Elizabeth feel about Charlotte's choices now?
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Chapter 39
What are Lydia and Kitty excited about when Elizabeth and Jane return home? How do their interests create worry for Elizabeth?
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Chapter 40
Why does Elizabeth tell Jane about Darcy's letter? How do the sisters show trust in each other during this conversation?
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Chapter 41
Why is Elizabeth worried about Lydia going to Brighton? Do you think Mr. Bennet makes the right choice? Explain.
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Chapter 42
What does Elizabeth think about her parents' marriage and her own family? How does this help explain some of the problems in the story?
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Chapter 43
What are Elizabeth's feelings when she visits Pemberley? How does seeing Darcy's home and hearing the housekeeper's praise affect her opinion of him?
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Chapter 44
How does Darcy behave when he meets Elizabeth and the Gardiners at Pemberley? Why does his behavior surprise Elizabeth?
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Chapter 45
How do Georgiana Darcy and Miss Bingley treat Elizabeth differently? What do their actions show about their characters?
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Chapter 46
What shocking news does Elizabeth receive in Jane's letters? How does Darcy respond when he learns about Lydia and Wickham?
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Chapter 47
How do Elizabeth and the Gardiners react while traveling back to Longbourn? What worries do they have about Lydia's choices?
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Chapter 48
How does the family handle the days without clear news about Lydia? What does Mr. Bennet seem to learn from this trouble?
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Chapter 49
What solution is found for Lydia and Wickham? How do different family members react to the news?
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Chapter 50
Why are Elizabeth and Mr. Bennet not fully happy about Lydia's marriage? What problems might still happen because of it?
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Chapter 51
How does Lydia behave when she returns to Longbourn as a married woman? What secret clue does she accidentally reveal?
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Chapter 52
What does Elizabeth learn from Mrs. Gardiner's letter about Darcy's actions? How does this change Elizabeth's feelings?
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Chapter 53
How does Elizabeth feel when Darcy and Bingley return to the neighborhood? What do their visits make everyone hope or fear?
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Chapter 54
What happens during the dinner at Longbourn with Bingley and Darcy? How do small actions and silences create tension?
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Chapter 55
How does Bingley finally propose to Jane? Why is this moment joyful for Jane and her family?
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Chapter 56
Why does Lady Catherine visit Elizabeth, and what does she demand? How does Elizabeth stand up for herself?
Example answer: Lady Catherine visits because she has heard a rumor that Elizabeth might marry Mr. Darcy. She demands that Elizabeth promise never to marry him. Elizabeth stands up for herself by staying calm and refusing to make that promise. I think this shows Elizabeth is brave because Lady Catherine is rich and powerful, but Elizabeth still believes she has the right to choose her own future.
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Chapter 57
How does Elizabeth think about Lady Catherine's visit afterward? Why might this visit actually help Darcy and Elizabeth?
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Chapter 58
What do Darcy and Elizabeth finally say to each other during their walk? How have both of them changed since his first proposal?
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Chapter 59
How do Jane and Mr. Bennet react when Elizabeth tells them she wants to marry Darcy? Why do they need convincing?
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Chapter 60
What does Elizabeth ask Darcy about his feelings and actions? What do their answers show about forgiveness and change?
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Chapter 61
How do the main characters' lives turn out at the end of the story? What message do you think the ending gives about love, family, and judging others?
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How to use this Pride and Prejudice reading journal
At home, as a discussion guide
After each chapter your reader writes a few lines on that chapter’s question. Read the answer together at bedtime: it shows what they understood and gives you something real to talk about, without a quiz.
In class, as a novel study
Print a class set (booklets fold from plain letter paper) and use one question per chapter as the reading-response or literature-circle prompt. The example answers at the front show what a full answer looks like.
Homeschool
One booklet covers the whole book, 61 chapters, so it doubles as the reading log for Pride and Prejudice. Reword any question before printing to match your reader.
Printing
The booklet PDF prints on ordinary 8.5 × 11 paper: print double-sided (flip on the short edge) at 100%, fold the stack in half and staple on the fold. There is also a one-page-per-sheet PDF and A5 binder pages.
Where the questions come from
Each question is about its own chapter. We know this book well. Every question asks about something that happens in its chapter, a moment, a choice or a character, without giving away what comes next. The questions were drafted with AI from what is known about the book and checked before publishing; every one is editable before you print.
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