Final answer:
The closest town to the Bennet family in 'Pride and Prejudice' is Meryton, which is option (c). It is where the Bennet sisters and characters from the regiment, including George Wickham, frequently socialize. The correct answer is option c.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question pertains to the setting of Jane Austen's classic novel Pride and Prejudice. In the novel, the Bennet family's estate, Longbourn, is situated in the English county of Hertfordshire.
The closest town to the Bennet's residence is Meryton. This town is important in the narrative as it is where the Bennet sisters often go for social outings, and it is also where the regiment is temporarily stationed, which introduces the characters to George Wickham.
The options provided include Nottingham, London, and Edinburgh; however, these locations are significantly farther from the setting of the Bennet's estate than Meryton is.
Among the choices given, the correct option is:
c. Meryton.