Vocabulary
Quell (v)
To control or diffuse a potentially explosive situation
What are some themes that frequently appear in William Blake's poetry?
A. The tension between innocence and experience in human life
B. The superiority of scientific knowledge over imagination
C. The importance of strict social hierarchies
D. The celebration of political stability and monarchy
Why is Mrs. Bennet excited when Mr. Bingley moves into Netherfield?
She hopes one of her daughters will marry him.
Raze (v)
to physically demolish
In poems like The Lamb and The Tyger, Blake often explores:
A. The differences between urban and rural life
B. The contrast between gentleness and destructive power in creation
C. The benefits of industrialization
D. The history of the British monarchy
What is the social importance of balls and dances in the novel?
These are the major social events of the time and provide opportunities for young men and women to meet.
Taciturn (adj)
Not inclined to talk
William Blake was unusual among poets of his time because he:
A. Only wrote poetry for children
B. Combined poetry with his own engraved illustrations
C. Refused to publish his work during his lifetime
D. Wrote exclusively in classical Greek forms
What is Elizabeth’s first impression of Darcy?
She thinks he is full of pride and rude.
hard to comprehend
abstruse
What was the central claim of Wollstonecraft’s A Vindication of the Rights of Woman?
A. Women should have the same educational opportunities as men
B. Women should focus primarily on domestic life
C. Women should be excluded from intellectual debate
D. Women should receive religious education only
What does the Bennet estate’s entailment mean for the daughters?
They cannot inherit anything from their father. His wealth and house will go to the nearest male heir.
to fill with love or passion
enamor
Wollstonecraft believed that many differences between men and women were caused mainly by:
A. Biology
B. Religious doctrine
C. Differences in education and social expectations
D. Climate and geography
What does Elizabeth say is Darcy’s main character flaw?
He holds grudges.