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Chapters 1-9 SG/Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does Mrs. Bennet want Mr. Bennet to do? | Talk to Mr. Bingley. |
| What opinion does Mr. Bennet have of his daughters, with the exception of Lizzy? | Silly and Ignorant |
| What recommends Mr. Bingley to Mrs. Bennet? | He is rich and single, which is what she believes her daughters need |
| Describe Mr. Bennet’s character. | He is observant and passive |
| What kind of a young man is Mr. Bingley? | Sociable and agreeable |
| How does Mr. Darcy conduct himself at the ball? | Proud and disagreeable |
| Why doesn’t Darcy ask Elizabeth to dance? | He believes she is "barely tolerable" |
| Describe the personalities of Elizabeth and Jane. | Elizabeth is independent and strong minded, while Jane is kind and modest. |
| How does Charlotte excuse Darcy’s pride? | She explains that he has a right to be proud/prideful. |
| Why does Charlotte say that Jane is too guarded in her feelings? | She believes that if Jane doesn't make it clear that she has feelings for Bingley, he may not realize and she may lose the opportunity. |
| Why is Darcy intrigued and attracted by Elizabeth? | Elizabeth is a more independent individual, separating her from the other girls Darcy is used to. |
| Although Mrs. Bennet is an unwise and foolish woman, why can we understand her pursuit of rich, young men for her daughters? | Since they have no sons, her daughters remaining single could risk the security of their futures. |
| Why won’t Mrs. Bennet allow Jane to use the carriage to go to Netherfield? | Mrs. Bennet believes it will leave a more committed appearance to Mr. Bingley if she go by horseback. |
| Why does Elizabeth dislike Bingley's sisters? | They are very proud and also try to make the Bennet family seem inferior. |
| Caprice | A sudden, unpredictable change in mood, behavior, or opinion |
| Circumspection | The quality of being cautious |
| Ascertaining | To discover |
| Fastidious | Very attentive to detail and accuracy |
| Pliancy | The quality of being adaptable/flexible |
| Supercilious | Arrogant or condescending |
| Vogue | The current fashion, trend, or popular way of thinking in society |
| Affinity | A natural liking, attraction, or connection to someone or something |
| Efficacy | The ability to produce a desired or intended result; effectiveness |