Pride and prejudice Comprehension Questions & Reading Journal
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What do you learn about the Bennet family and their hopes when Mr. Bingley moves into Netherfield?See all 61 questions ↓
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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
What do you learn about the Bennet family and their hopes when Mr. Bingley moves into Netherfield?
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Chapter 2
How does Mr. Bennet surprise his family, and what does this show about his personality?
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Chapter 3
Why do people at the ball like Mr. Bingley but feel unsure about Mr. Darcy?
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Chapter 4
How are Jane and Elizabeth different in the way they judge other people?
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Chapter 5
What advice or warning does Charlotte Lucas give Elizabeth about pride and liking someone?
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Chapter 6
How does Darcy's opinion of Elizabeth begin to change, and what does Elizabeth think of him?
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Chapter 7
Why does Jane go to Netherfield, and how does this visit cause trouble for Elizabeth?
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Chapter 8
How do Miss Bingley and Mrs. Hurst treat Elizabeth, and what does this tell you about them?
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Chapter 9
What embarrassing things does Mrs. Bennet say or do at Netherfield, and how do her daughters react?
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Chapter 10
What does the conversation about writing letters and accomplishments reveal about Darcy, Elizabeth, and Miss Bingley?
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Chapter 11
How does Miss Bingley try to get Darcy's attention, and why do you think Elizabeth stays calm?
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Chapter 12
Why do Jane and Elizabeth leave Netherfield, and how do different characters feel about their leaving?
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Chapter 13
Who is Mr. Collins, and why is his visit important to the Bennet family?
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Chapter 14
How does Mr. Collins talk about Lady Catherine, and what does his attitude make you think of him?
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Chapter 15
What happens when the Bennet sisters meet Mr. Wickham, and why is he interesting to them?
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Chapter 16
What story does Wickham tell Elizabeth about Darcy, and how does it affect her opinion?
Example answer: Wickham tells Elizabeth that Darcy treated him unfairly and kept him from a good future. Elizabeth already thinks Darcy is proud, so she believes Wickham pretty quickly. This makes her dislike Darcy even more. I think the chapter shows how easy it can be to trust someone who seems friendly.
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Chapter 17
Why is Elizabeth eager to see Wickham at the Netherfield ball, and what do you predict will happen?
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Chapter 18
During the Netherfield ball, how do Elizabeth's feelings about Darcy and her own family change?
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Chapter 19
How does Mr. Collins propose to Elizabeth, and why does she refuse him?
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Chapter 20
How do Mr. and Mrs. Bennet react differently to Elizabeth's refusal of Mr. Collins?
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Chapter 21
What news does Miss Bingley's letter give Jane, and why does it hurt her?
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Chapter 22
Why does Charlotte agree to marry Mr. Collins, and what does her choice show about her life?
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Chapter 23
How does Elizabeth feel about Charlotte's engagement, and do you agree with her feelings?
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Chapter 24
How does Elizabeth explain Bingley's leaving, and what does this show about her loyalty to Jane?
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Chapter 25
How does Mrs. Gardiner help Jane and Elizabeth, and why is she a trusted adult?
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Chapter 26
What advice does Mrs. Gardiner give Elizabeth about Wickham, and why might it be wise?
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Chapter 27
Why does Elizabeth travel with Sir William and Maria, and how might this trip change her ideas?
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Chapter 28
What is Elizabeth's first impression of Mr. Collins and Charlotte's home at Hunsford?
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Chapter 29
How does Lady Catherine act when Elizabeth visits Rosings, and what words would you use to describe her?
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Chapter 30
How do Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam behave during their visits to Hunsford, and how does Elizabeth respond?
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Chapter 31
What do you learn about Elizabeth when she speaks honestly with Lady Catherine and Darcy?
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Chapter 32
Why do you think Darcy visits Elizabeth when she is alone, and what clues show his feelings?
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Chapter 33
What does Colonel Fitzwilliam tell Elizabeth about Darcy, and why does this upset her?
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Chapter 34
How does Darcy's first proposal go wrong, and how does Elizabeth answer him?
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Chapter 35
What does Darcy's letter explain, and how does it challenge Elizabeth's beliefs?
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Chapter 36
How does Elizabeth react after reading Darcy's letter more carefully, and what does she learn about herself?
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Chapter 37
What does Lady Catherine want from Elizabeth before she leaves, and how does Elizabeth handle it?
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Chapter 38
How has Elizabeth's visit to Charlotte changed her understanding of marriage and friendship?
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Chapter 39
What is Lydia excited about when Elizabeth and Jane return home, and what worries can you notice?
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Chapter 40
Why does Elizabeth tell Jane about Darcy's letter, and how does Jane respond?
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Chapter 41
Why is Elizabeth worried about Lydia going to Brighton, and what does Mr. Bennet decide?
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Chapter 42
What does Elizabeth notice about her parents' marriage, and what lesson does she learn from it?
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Chapter 43
How does visiting Pemberley change Elizabeth's view of Darcy?
Example answer: When Elizabeth visits Pemberley, she sees that Darcy's home is beautiful but not showy. The housekeeper says Darcy is kind and generous, which surprises Elizabeth. She begins to wonder if she judged him too harshly. This visit helps her see that Darcy may be a better person than she thought.
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Chapter 44
How do Darcy, Georgiana, and the Gardiners act toward one another, and why is this important?
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Chapter 45
How do Miss Bingley and Georgiana treat Elizabeth differently, and what does this show about kindness?
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Chapter 46
What news does Elizabeth receive about Lydia, and how does it change the mood of the story?
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Chapter 47
How do Elizabeth and the Gardiners try to understand Lydia's choices, and who seems responsible?
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Chapter 48
How do Mr. Bennet and Mr. Gardiner respond to Lydia's disappearance, and what does each man do to help?
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Chapter 49
What solution is found for Lydia and Wickham, and why does the Bennet family feel both relieved and worried?
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Chapter 50
How does Mr. Bennet react to the money agreement, and what does Elizabeth suspect about Darcy?
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Chapter 51
How do Lydia and Wickham act after their marriage, and how do their actions make others feel?
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Chapter 52
What does Mrs. Gardiner's letter reveal about Darcy, and how does Elizabeth feel after reading it?
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Chapter 53
What happens when Bingley and Darcy return to Netherfield, and how does the Bennet family react?
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Chapter 54
At dinner, what signs show that Bingley may still care for Jane, and how does Elizabeth watch Darcy?
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Chapter 55
How does Bingley propose to Jane, and why is this moment joyful for the family?
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Chapter 56
Why does Lady Catherine visit Elizabeth, and how does Elizabeth stand up for herself?
Example answer: Lady Catherine visits because she has heard that Elizabeth might marry Darcy, and she wants to stop it. She speaks in a bossy and rude way, but Elizabeth does not let herself be scared. Elizabeth says she has the right to make her own choices. I think she shows courage because she stays polite but firm.
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Chapter 57
How does Elizabeth think about Lady Catherine's visit afterward, and what does she hope or fear?
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Chapter 58
How do Elizabeth and Darcy finally talk honestly, and what has each one learned?
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Chapter 59
How do Jane and Mr. Bennet react when Elizabeth tells them she is engaged to Darcy?
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Chapter 60
How do Elizabeth and Darcy explain the changes in their feelings, and what does this teach about first impressions?
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Chapter 61
At the end of the story, how do the main characters' lives turn out, and which ending feels most satisfying to you?
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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
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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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