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Chapter 1/2: Plot
Chapter 3/4: Plot
General Facts of Novel
Characters
Vocabulary
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Why is Mrs. Bennet so excited at the start of the novel?
There is a wealthy man rumored to moving nearby.
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Why does Elizabeth go travel to the Bingley's estate?
She received word that her sister was sick, and she wanted to check on her.
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What is the name of the author of the novel, Pride and Prejudice?
Jane Austen
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How many daughters do the Bennet's have?
5
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Many characters in the novel don't believe Mr. Darcy to be a very scrupulous man; he is instead considered abrasive and rude.
having ethical or moral principles
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What does Mrs. Bennet request of her husband in chapter 1?
To go speak to the new wealthy man, Mr. Bingley, so he can be introduced to their daughters.
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What event (with Elizabeth) happens that reveals the social expectations of women?
Elizabeth goes to check on her sister. In doing so, she comes to the Bingly's dirty, sweating, and "unladylike". The other women are put off by her because her appearance is not acceptable for a "fine woman".
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Provide at least 3 words or phrases that describe the societal culture in the novel, Pride and Prejudice.
Traditional Defined gender roles expectations Defined socio-economic roles and expectations
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Who is Mr. Bennet's favorite daughter? and why?
Elizabeth, because she "shows evidence of having her own mind" and does not think so much like a "silly girl".
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Definition: The comfort felt when consoled in times of disappointment
a. caprice b. solace c. cordial
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Where does Mr. Bingley end up meeting the Bennet girls?
He meets the daughters at a public dance.
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Why does Mrs. Bennet, and other characters, think Mr. Darcy is an "unworthy man" even though he is extremely wealthy?
He is very bold and considered rude in speech. He speaks freely on his thoughts, even if they are inappropriate.
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What would happen to a family's estate during the time period of the novel if the father died, and he had no sons?
All family wealth would be passed on to the closest male relative.
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Who is Mr. Bringley? and Mr. Darcy?
Mr. Bingley: The wealthy man who has moved into the estate near the Bennets. Mr. Darcy: Extremely wealthy friend of Mr. Bennet
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Definition: having or showing arrogant superiority to
a. supercilious b. mortified c. felicity
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What happens when Mr. Darcy finally ask Elizabeth to dance with him?
Elizabeth declines his offer.
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Who is Mr. Collins, and how can he impact their lives of the Bennet girls?
A distant cousin of Mr. Bennet. He is slated to inherit the Bennet estate because he is the closet male relative. When Mr. Bennet dies, and unless he marries one of the daughters, they family will become homeless.
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Provide a list of at least 3 expectations of women during the setting of the novel.
1. Having good etiquette. 2. Be seen and not heard. 3. Marry a wealthy man or "marry up". 4. Adhere to traditions and rules from their families. ...etc.
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What character is Mr. Darcy interested in? Why is this ironic/strange?
He is interested in Elizabeth. This is ironic/strange because the first time they met, Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth had a negative interaction (She heard him speaking negatively about her at the dance).
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Definition: Not worth considering
a. impute b. paltry c. trifling
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What will make Mrs. Bennet "the happiest woman int he world"?
For her daughters to marry a wealthy man - specifically Mr. Bingley.
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Who does Mr. Collins come to agree on marrying at the end of Chapter 4?
Elizabeth
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What was the first title of the book before Austen changed it to "Pride and Prejudice"?
First Impressions
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Provide one way Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy are similar, and one way they differ.
Both are unafraid to speak their minds. Elizabeth is more respectful in her speech than Mr.m Darcy.
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If women did not have _________ during this time period, they were not considered a "woman worth marrying".
a. censure b. pendantic c. propriety