Final answer:
The plot started with Elizabeth and Darcy liking each other.
Step-by-step explanation:
The subject of this question is English as it pertains to the plot of a story or novel. The question is asking about the starting point of the plot, specifically whether Elizabeth and Darcy liked or loved each other, hated each other, or had the intention of getting married.
The correct answer is A) Elizabeth and Darcy liking each other. In the provided excerpts, it is mentioned that they lay awake dreaming about each other and wanted to get married as soon as possible.
For example, in one excerpt, Miss Baker exclaimed, 'What a pair!' upon seeing them together. Another excerpt mentions that Mrs. Bennet talked about Mrs. Darcy with delighted pride after the marriage. These details suggest that Elizabeth and Darcy started the plot by liking each other.