Question

Early in the novel, Elizabeth bases her ideas about Darcy and Wickham on her _____________.

A) intelligence
B)fear
C)prejudice
D)rationality

While Elizabeth hopes for love and respect in her marriage, Charlotte is most interested in ____________.
A) security
B) children
C) romance
D) escape

Elizabeth is unwilling to marry Mr. Collins because __________.
A) she opposes the institution of marriage
B) she wants Jane to marry first
C) she has no respect for Mr.Collins
D) she recognizes Charlotte's love for him

Jane Austen describes Miss Bingley's constant attentions to Mr. Darcy when he is writing a letter. Miss Bingley comments "on his handwriting, or on the evenness of his lines, or on the length of his letter.�" Austen's focus on Miss Bingley's attention is an example of __________.

A) metaphor
B)satire
C)personification
D) theme

Answer 1

C, A, C, and I think B

Answer 2

C) prejudice

In the novel Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth is a young, intelligent and strong woman. However, one of her flaws is that she can be prejudiced. This causes her to initially have a bad idea of Darcy and Wickham.

A) security

Charlotte is more pragmatic than Elizabeth, and she cares little about love in a marriage. Instead, she wants security and a comfortable life.

C) she has no respect for Mr.Collins

Mr. Collins is a pedantic character who thinks too much of himself. This leads Elizabeth to have no respect for him.

B) satire

The scene is a satire, because it is intended to criticize the shortcomings of Miss Bingley. She wants to attract Darcy's attention and this leads her to act foolishly.