diff --git a/coffee/chosen.jquery.coffee b/coffee/chosen.jquery.coffee
index 733db183293..7b24e81346c 100644
--- a/coffee/chosen.jquery.coffee
+++ b/coffee/chosen.jquery.coffee
@@ -150,7 +150,7 @@ class Chosen extends AbstractChosen
 
 
   test_active_click: (evt) ->
-    if @container[0] is $(evt.target).closest('.chzn-container')[0]
+    if @container.is($(evt.target).closest('.chzn-container'))
       @active_field = true
     else
       this.close_field()