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1. First Line-“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good
fortune, must be in want of a wife” (1). If single, of course you don’t have (are “in want of”) a wife
if you are single. Then, is this saying this man must desire, “be in want of,” a wife to remedy his
singleness
2. Satire-“this truth is so well fixed in the minds of the surrounding families, that he is considered
as the rightful property of some one or other of their daughters” (1).
a. Satirizing their expectations
3. Inference-Mr. and Mrs. Bennett’s relationship from page one, her insistence and his baiting (1)
4. Social Conventions-Ms. Bennett, “for it will be impossible for us to visit him, if you do not” (2). A
father’s role and authority in making introductions
5. Inference-characterization of Lizzy, Jane, and Lydia from Bennet’s Lizzy preference and Ms.
Bennet’s “handsome as Jane…good humored as Lydia” comments (2).
a. From Ms. favorites, infer about her values?
b. From Mr. favoring Liz, infer about her character?
6. Inference-Mr.’s opinion of women “silly and ignorant like other girls” (2)
7. Inference-Character of Mr. and Mrs. before final Chap 1 para (3)
8. Inference-why not say so to his wife if Mr. “always intended to visit” Bingley (3)
a. his character in torturing his wife?
b. his character in being amongst first to visit Bingley despite torturing his wife?
9. Inference-first mention of Mary “young lady of deep reflection…books” (4)
a. what this show about her character?
b. why not introduced before now
10. Inference-about women in this culture from Mrs.’s “If I can but see one…and all the others
equally well married, I shall have nothing to wish for” (5)?
11. Inference-why does everyone’s opinion of Darcy suddenly shoot so high above Bingley “fine
figure of a man…much handsomer than Bingley” (6)
a. wealth
12. Inference-what suddenly puts him back below his friend, PRIDE, what does this show of the
people of this time?
a. resent Pride above valuing wealth
13. Inference-character of Darcy from his statement about Lizzy upon seeing her “She is tolerable…”
(7).
a. Pride in that she is not good enough to tempt him
b. Prejudice that she was “slighted by other men” and therefore not worth his time/rescue
14. Inference-what does Mrs. infer from Bingley’s behavior (8)?
15. Inference-why does Mrs. “quite detest” Darcy?
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16. Inference-Lizzy’s character from calling out sister’s modesty “Did not you…Compliments always
take you by surprise, and me never…” (9).
a. Lizzy’s PRIDE, equal to Darcy?
17. Characterization-Lizzy of Jane’s lack of judgement of anyone (9)
18. Characterization-by Lizzy of Bingley’s sisters as guilty of PRIDE (9)
19. Characterization-Darcy/Bingley juxtaposition “being liked… giving offence” (10)
20. Inference-Bingley and Darcy by their opinions of Meryton ball locals
a. Bingley accepting and kind, Darcy PREJUDICE, “little beauty and no fashion” (10).
21. Characterization-Lucas family (11)
22. Inference-Jane’s defense of Darcy, Charlotte’s description his PRIDE AND PREJUDICE in not
speaking to Mrs. Long because she “does not keep a carriage”
23. PRIDE AND PREJUDICE-Charlotte Lucas and Lizzy accepting Darcy’s PRIDE because he is of
rank and wealth but disliking his PREJUDICE in insulting Lizzy, “I could easily forgive his pride, if
he had not mortified mine” (12).
24. Inference-Mary’s character from her “pride…vanity” lecture (12-13)
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25. Characterization-Bingley’s sisters inviting Jane and Lizzy for acquaintance but disdaining Mrs.
Bennet and the other sisters, excites Jane but proves the “superciliousness” in their character to
Lizzy (13)
26. Foreshadowing-Charlotte Lucas’s warning to Lizzy that Jane must show her affection for
Bingley or he might give up his affection for her thinking it unreturned
27. Irony-Charlotte, “When she is secure of him, there will be leisure for falling in love as much as
she chuses” (14).
28. Interesting-“Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance. If the dispositions of the
parties are ever so well known to each other, or ever so similar beforehand, it does not advance
their felicity in the least. They always continue to grow sufficiently unlike afterwards to have
their share of vexation; and it is better to know as little as possible of the defects of the person
with whom you are to pass your life” (14). Test essay question: Paraphrase Charlotte’s analysis
of marriage. Agree or disagree and why?
29. Foreshadowing-Lizzy ‘You make me laugh, Charlotte; but it is not sound. You know it is not
sound, and that you would never act in this way yourself’ (15) with no response from Charlotte.
30. Irony, Foreshadowing-Darcy falling for Lizzy despite his best efforts yet she is completely
unaffected by him, a reversal of power (15).
31. Inference-Miss Bingley’s feelings for Darcy and her character by insulting the “insipidity” of
“such society, Darcy’s feelings from “great pleasure which a pair of fine eyes…can bestow” (17)
32. Plot-Militia regiment arrives, Catherine and Lydia’s excitement (18-19)
33. Plot-Jane invited to dine by Miss Bingley when her brother is away, Mrs. manipulation sending
her on horse so she must stay the night because of the rain, gets Jane sick and she must stay at
Bingley’s for a while (20-21)
34. Characterization-Lizzy will walk no matter the affect on her appearance of sweat, mud, and
distance. She only cares about caring for Jane (21).
a. Catherine and Lydia go along as far as Meryton to see officers
35. Plot-Lizzy arrives, Miss Bingley looks down on her for her appearance, Darcy entranced, Lizzy
begins to dislike sisters less because of their seeming true kindness to Jane, Jane still ill asks her
to stay (22)
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36. Inference-Character of Miss Bingley and Mrs. Hurst for criticizing Lizzy’s walking appearance as
soon as she leaves the room, character of Bingley for thinking the opposite “Her dirty petticoat
quite escaped my notice” (23). Darcy impressed even more by her eyes, “brightened by the
exercise” (24).
37. Inference-Bingley “If they had uncles enough to fill all Cheapside,’ cried Bingley, ‘it would not
make them one jot less agreeable’ “ (24) his character upon leaping to defense of the Miss
Bennetts?
38. Inference-“ ‘Oh! certainly,’ cried his faithful assistant…” (26), narrator’s opinion of Miss Bingley?
39. Inference-Darcy’s opinion of Miss Bingley and of Lizzy by his addition to Miss Bingley’s
qualification of accomplishment, him adding “improvement of her mind by extensive reading”
just after the discussion of Lizzy’s reading on the previous page (26).
40. Inference-Darcy, “ ‘Undoubtedly…there is meanness in all the arts which ladies sometimes
condescend to employ for captivation. Whatever bears affinity fo cunning is despicable.’ / Miss
Bingley was not so entirely satisfied with this reply as to continue the subject” (27). Booyah, put
her in her place. After she brags of accomplishment being so many arts, he said add reading just
after she had ridiculed Lizzy’s reading, then when she criticizes as artifice Lizzy’s statement that
no woman has all the qualities named by Darcy and Ms Bingley, Darcy says all arts are ugly when
their cunning, planned to manipulate like your paltry insults.
41. Inference-after they learn of how poorly Jane is doing, “Bingley was quite uncomfortable; his
sisters declared that they were miserable. They solaced their wretchedness, however, by duets
after supper, while he could find no better relief to his feelings” than by giving instructions to
“his housekeeper” to do any and everything possible to help Jane and Lizzy. Who really is
bothered by Jane’s illness?
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Humour(7)-noun-mood
Detest (8)-vb.-to hate and disdain at once
Affectation (9)-n-pretense of virtue
Candour(9)-n-often harsh honesty
Supercilious (11)-arrogant to the point of ignoring others
Art (27)-n- versus Artifice-
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When more than one Miss Bennet is present, the term “Miss Bennet” refers to the oldest
daughter in the group. From oldest to youngest, the daughters are Jane, Lizzy, Mary, Catherine,
and Lydia.
Chap IX
1. Why does Mrs. Bennet’s reaction to seeing Jane show she is a caring mother?
2.
Contrast Mr. and Miss Bingley’s reaction to Mrs. Bennet’s statement that Jane must not be
moved.
3.
Characterize Lizzy and Bingley’s interaction (28). Is it friendly or unfriendly? Why so?
4.
What type of impression does Mrs. Bennet make on others? Explain why she embarrasses
Lizzy or makes her proud (29-30).
5.
How is Bingley’s “civil” behavior different from his sister’s “civil” behavior (30)?
Chap X
1. How does Darcy seem to feel about Miss Bingley’s comments during his writing (31-32)?
2.
How are Elizabeth’s (Lizzy’s) comments to Darcy different from those of Miss Bingley?
3.
Why does Elizabeth believe Darcy is staring at her? What is the other option that she
dismisses (34)?
4.
Why might Darcy “be in some danger” (35)? What about Lizzy’s “connections” keeps him out
of this danger (35)?
Chap XI
1. Who shows the most kindness to Jane once everyone has arrived (36)?
2. What is ironic about Miss Bingley’s declared love of reading (37)?
3.
Why does Lizzy pose as a weakness that Darcy defends as under “good regulation” (39)?
4. Why might Lizzy laugh at this?
Chap XII
1. Who is the “master of the house” who wishes for Jane to stay longer (40)?
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Who is coming to dine with the Bennets?
3.
Why is he important to this family; what can he do once Mr. Bennet is dies?
4.
What do Catherine and Lydia care about more than this visitor (43-44)?
Chap XIV
1. What does Mr. Collins most enjoy discussing (45)?
2.
Why is listening to his cousin as fun as Mr. Bennet’s “hoped” (46)?
3.
Who offends Mr. Collins?
Chap XV
1. What has “assisted” Mr. Collins in becoming less of a sensible man (47)?
2.
What is Mr. Collins plan of “atonement” (48)?
3. How does Mr. Collins react to learning Jane may be unavailable (48)?
4.
Who is the “stranger” walking with Mr. Denny who catches everyone’s attention?
5.
What can you infer about Darcy and Wickham (49)?
6. What topic does Mr. Collins most often discuss (51)?
7.
How does Wickham affect Lizzy?
8.
Explain Wickham’s story about Darcy ruining his life (53-54).
Pick one of the bolded questions. Explain how it might refer to an example of satire.
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Chapter XVII
1. According to Wickham, why does Darcy dislike him?
2. What particular personality trait of Darcy’s do Wickham and Elizabeth
emphasize (55-56)?
3. Explain some of the positive effects of Darcy’s pride named by Wickham(56).
4. Whom do people expect Darcy to marry (57)?
5. What makes Lizzy less excited about the Netherfield ball?
Chapter XVIII
1. Who fails to attend the ball to Lizzy’s disappointment?
2. With whom does she dance and talk in an awkward manner (62-63)?
3. Why does Lizzy not want Mr. Collins to introduce himself to Darcy? How does
Mr. Collins respond to her advice (67)?
4. Explain the confrontation between Lizzy and her mother (68-69).
5. How does Mary upset Lizzy (69)?
6. Who stays close to Lizzy throughout the evening?
7. Who is the one person who doesn’t seem embarrassed or annoyed by Mrs.
Bennet (71)?
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1. What does Mr. Collins ask Lizzy (73-74)?
2. Explain her response and his reactions to it (73-76).
Chapter XX
1. Why does Mr. Collins begin to reconsider his plans with Lizzy (76)?
2. Explain the “unhappy alternative” offered to Lizzy by Mr. Bennet (77).
3. What does Mr. Collins decide at the end of the chapter?
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Chapter XXI
1. What can you infer from Mr. Collins’ behavior; what might page seventy-nine
foreshadow?
2. Mr. Wickham originally told Lizzy that his feud with Darcy would not cause him
to abandon Meryton. He said that, instead, Darcy would have to leave.
Considering this, what might you infer about Wickham from his failure to attend
the ball and his explanation of his reasoning on page eighty?
3. What does Lizzy infer from Caroline Bingley’s (Miss Bingley’s) letter (81-83)?
Chapter XXII
1. What is Charlotte Lucas’s “scheme” (84)? Does it succeed or fail?
2. What does Charlotte think of “Mr. Collins to be sure” (85)?
3. What is Charlotte’s one concern, her only worry (85)?
4. Infer why Mr. Bennet reminds Mr. Collins of possibly offending Lady Catherine if
he were to soon take more time off to visit the Bennets (86).
5. Why does Charlotte believe she has a good “chance of happiness” (87)?
Chapter XXIII
1. How does Jane Austen characterize Lydia’s reaction to the news (88)?
2. Why does Mrs. Bennet now regard Miss Lucas with “jealous abhorrence” (90)?
3. Explain Mr. Bennet’s joke about “the survivor” (90).
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1. Why would Miss Caroline Bingley have “some plans” for the furniture in Mr.
Darcy’s house (91)?
2. Explain how Lizzy contrasts herself with Jane (92).
3. What does the town think of Darcy now? Whom do they prefer(94-95)?
Chapter XXV
1. Characterize the Gardiners in terms of class/status and character (95).
2. Why does Jane say Darcy would never visit the Gardiners’ home in London?
Chapter XXVI
1. Why does Mrs. Gardiner warn her niece, Lizzy, to be on guard concerning
Wickham (98-99)?
2. Explain Jane and Caroline Bingley’s interaction in London (101-102).
3. What is “the most remarkable thing” about the woman Mr. Wickham’s now
admires (102).
Chapter XXVII
1. Whom does Lizzy visit intend to visit at Hunsford (103-104)?
2. Where do Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner invite Lizzy for a summer vacation (105)?
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1. Infer why Mr. Collins might be so intent on showing Lizzy the beauty of his home and its
surroundings (106-107).
2.
Lizzy says Miss de Bourgh looks “sickly and cross” and “will make him a very proper wife” (109).
Infer the “him” to which she refers.
Chapter XXIX
Note: “St. James” was the name of the royal family’s official home and court during this time.
1. Sir William Lucas, Charlotte’s father, has what in common with Mr. Collins (109)?
2.
Contrast Lizzy’s reaction upon entering Rosings to those of Sir William and Maria Lucas.
3.
What might be two possible, opposing meanings for the term, “condescension” in this chapter?
Why might Austen use the word so often in this section (109-110)?
4.
Lizzy says Lady Catherine closely watches for any “occasion” that allows her to do what (112)?
5.
Characterize Lady Catherine (112-113).
6.
“Out” in this sense means being out in society, able to go to balls, and possibly available for
marriage. (This is a note, not a question)
7.
How does Lady Catherine object to Lizzy’s first “opinion” (113)?
8.
“The party then gathered round the fire to hear Lady Catherine determine what weather
they were to have on the morrow” is satire (114). Explain how this might be so.
Chapter XXX
1. Why does Charlotte believe Darcy has come to “wait upon me,” to visit her (116)?
Chapter XXXI
1. Compare or contrast Colonel Fitzwilliam to his cousin Mr. Darcy (117).
2.
Why is Darcy “ashamed of his aunt’s ill breeding” (118)?
3.
Why does Lizzy believe Darcy has moved near her as she plays (118)?
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Characterize Lizzy and Darcy’s interaction (119).
5.
Explain Darcy’s reasoning for not introducing himself to strangers (119).
6.
What does Darcy say he and Lizzy have in common (120)?
Chapter XXXII
1. Who visits Lizzy when she is alone at Hunsford for the afternoon?
2.
What reason does Charlotte give for Darcy’s visiting Lizzy (122)?
3.
Characterize Darcy on his visits to Hunsford with his cousin Colonel Fitzwilliam.
Chapter XXXIII
1. What alarms Colonel Fitzwilliam in his conversation with Lizzy (125)?
2.
Explain the story Fitzwilliam tells Lizzy about Darcy “saving” a friend (126).
3.
What causes Lizzy’s “confidence” to give “way a little” (127)?
Chapter XXXIV
1. How does Darcy astonish Lizzy? What has she been considering as he arrives?
2.
What does Darcy dwell “on with a warmth which” does not “recommend” him. What is his “suit;”
what does he want?
3.
What does Darcy’s “countenance,” his facial expression, express as he speaks?
4.
Explain Lizzy’s reasoning for saying no (130).
5.
What key word in this novel is the one horrible attribute of Darcy’s that allows Lizzy to overcome
the pity she otherwise would feel for rejecting him (132)?
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1. What might one infer about Darcy’s feelings considering that his letter contains “two sheets of
letter paper, written quite through, in a very” small handwriting (133)?
2.
Darcy’s letter demands that Lizzy read it from a sense of what?
3.
In Darcy’s letter, what about Jane bothered him when he observed her with Bingley (134)?
4.
Towards which Bennets does Darcy show disapproval?
5.
According to the letter, what is the one thing that did persuade Bingley to give up on Jane (135)?
6.
Why did Bingley not visit Jane while she was in London?
7.
What is the name of the Darcy family “estates” (136)?
8.
Explain Darcy’s story of Wickham’s career choices and requests for money (136-137).
9.
Explain the story of Wickham and Georgianna Darcy.
Chapter XXXVI
1. What does Lizzy think of Darcy’s writing “style” (138)?
2.
Explain some contradictions Lizzy remembers between Wickham’s words and his actions (140).
3.
What does Lizzy blame for her having been “wretchedly blind” to the truth (141)?
4.
What does she thing of Darcy’s words concerning her family (141)?
Chapter XXXVII
1. Consider what Lady Catherine says about Darcy’s “spirits” upon leaving Rosings. What might you
infer as a cause for this humour (143)?
2.
Explain the conflicted feelings of Lizzy concerning Darcy (144). Does she want to see him again?
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Chapter XXXVIII
1. What does Mr. Collins say has given him and Charlotte such “felicity in marriage” (146)?
2.
Whose home does Lizzy visit upon leaving Rosings?
Chapter XXXIX
1. WWhat do Lydia and Kitty need from the two eldest Miss Bennets in order to “treat” them (148)?
What does it normally mean to “treat” someone to a meal?
2.
Explain one of the ways in which the both pages use Lydia for satire (148-9).
3.
What is the “Brighton scheme” (150)?
Chapter XL
1. Why was learning of the letter so difficult for Jane (151)?
2.
How is page 152 a satire of “wit” (152)?
3.
What do Jane and Lizzy consider doing in relation to Wickham? What do they decide?
4.
What does Lizzy keep from Jane and how is Jane doing (153)?
5.
What is Mrs. Bennet’s “only comfort” concerning Jane (154)? Explain Austen’s satire here.
Chapter XLI
1. Why are the young ladies of Meryton so unhappy?
2.
Explain Lydia’s invitation, Lizzy’s opinion of it, and Mr. Bennet’s response (155).
3.
How does Lizzy scare Wickham at his final dinner in town?
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Chapter XLII
1. How is 159 a satire of society marriage? How is it a personal tragedy?
2.
How are Lydia’s letters to Kitty different from what the family hears (161)?
3.
Instead of the Lake District, Lizzy and the Gardiners are hiking in Derbyshire near the estate
called Pemberley. Why does this worry Lizzy to some degree (161-163)?
Chapter XLIII
1. What does Elizabeth think when she sees the tasteful not showing furniture of Pemberley (164)?
2.
What does the housekeeper Mrs. Reynolds think of Darcy? Explain why this is so (165-167)?
3.
How is Darcy’s behavior different from what Lizzy has seen from him in the past (168-170)?
4.
Why does Lizzy expect Darcy to treat her aunt and uncle poorly (170)?
5.
How does Darcy surprise Lizzy in relation to her aunt and uncle (170-171)? Be specific.
6.
What request from Darcy shocks Lizzy (171)?
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Chapter XLIV
1. What motivation do the Gardners believe Darcy has for visiting them at the inn (174-175)?
2.
How is Miss Darcy different from Lizzy’s expectation of her (174)?
3.
What does Lizzy see, or not see, in Bingley’s behavior towards Miss Darcy (175)?
4.
Of whom does Bingley seem to want to speak (176)?
5.
What do the locals think of Wickham? Why (177)?
6.
Why does Lizzy feel “gratitude” (177-178)?
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Chapter XLV
1. Contrast the behavior of Miss Darcy and Miss Bingley (178-179).
2.
What does everyone do once Darcy arrives (179-180)?
3.
How does Miss Bingley attack Lizzy? How does Lizzy respond (180)?
4.
How does this affect Darcy (180)?
5.
How does Georgiana Darcy, Miss Darcy, disappoint Miss Bingley (181)?
6.
How does Mr. Darcy do the same (181)?
Chapter XLVI
1. Explain what Lydia has done (182-183).
2.
To whom does Lizzy first explain the contents of Jane’s letter (184-185)?
3.
How will Lydia’s actions affect the entire family (185-186)?
4.
Lizzy fears that Lydia is in an “elopement, without” what (187)?
Chapter XLVII
1. According to Lizzy, why might Wickham not fear Mr. Bennet (189)?
2.
Mrs. Bennet blames everyone but whom for the current crisis (192)?
3.
Why does the family leave Mrs. Bennet alone with the housekeeper during dinner (193)?
4.
Consider Mary’s “moral extractions” (193). Do they seem accurate? Fair? Reasonable from a
sister?
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1. What does Meryton now think of Wickham?
2.
Explain Mr. Collins’s advice (198-199).
3.
From whom does Mrs. Gardiner expect Lizzy to receive a letter (199-200)?
4.
How has Mr. Bennet changed?
Chapter XLIX
1. What is required from Mr. Bennet to secure Wickham’s marriage to Lydia (203)?
2.
What does Mr. Bennet suspect (203)?
3.
How does the letter change Mrs. Bennet (204-205)?
“When I was one-and-twenty…”
A.E. Housman (1859-1936)
When I was one-and-twenty
I heard a wise man say,
'Give crowns and pounds and guineas
But not your heart away;
Give pearls away and rubies
But keep your fancy free.'
But I was one-and-twenty,
No use to talk to me.
When I was one-and-twenty
I heard him say again,
'The heart out of the bosom
Was never given in vain;
'Tis paid with sighs a plenty
And sold for endless rue.'
And I am two-and-twenty,
And oh, 'tis true, 'tis true.
COMPOSTION:
Consider your own experience as well as the events of this novel so far. Is this poem fair?
Respond in a 6-10 sentence paragraph including quotations from the poem and specific examples from
Pride and Prejudice.
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Chapter L
1. Why did Mr. Bennet never think to save money when he was a young husband (206)?
2.
Why does Lizzy now think Darcy absolutely will lose interest in her (208)?
3.
What plan seems good to “Mr. Bennet and his daughters” but bad to Mrs. Bennet (209-210)?
Chapter LI
1. Why does Lydia’s behavior upon arrival upset Lizzy and Jane (211)?
2.
What secret does Lydia let slip to Lizzy (214)?
Chapter LII
1. Why is Mrs. Gardner surprised by Lizzy’s letter (215)?
2.
Darcy blames everything on “his mistaken” what (215)?
3.
Explain Darcy’s role in helping Lydia (216-218).
4.
What does Mrs. Gardiner imply concerning Lizzy’s future at “P” (218)?
5.
Does Lizzy believe this is possible?
Chapter LIII
1. Of Wickham, Austen writes, “He smiled, looked handsome, and said many pretty things” (221).
How might this be satire?
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What makes Mrs. Bennet so happy after Lydia leaves (221-222)?
3.
Who visits Longbourn without warning or invitation; who comes with him (223)?
4.
How does Darcy’s visit affect Lizzy’s hopes (225)?
5.
How does Bingley’s behavior change over the course of his visit (226)?
Chapter LIV
1. What “danger” does Lizzy describe for Jane (227)? Does she mean this is sincere danger?
2.
Why does the dinner at Longbourn frustrate Lizzy (227-228)? Infer whether Darcy has similar or
different feelings.
3.
Infer why Lizzy keeps smiling at Jane (230).
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Chapter LV
1. What can you infer from the time of Bingley’s arrival (231)?
2.
What does Elizabeth interrupt when she reenters the room (232)?
3. Why does Lizzy believe Jane and Bingley will be as happy as they expect to be (233)?
4. Why does Mr. Bennet believe they will be happy together (234)?
5.
What did Bingley leave out of his explanations to Jane? Why might Lizzy be happy that he made
this omission (235)?
Chapter LVI
1. What surprise visitor has come (236)?
2.
Characterize the visitor’s initial behavior (237). Infer why she acts as she does.
3.
Why has she come (237)?
4.
How does Lizzy respond to her interrogation and requests (237-238)?
5.
How do Lizzy’s answers not frustrate Lady Catherine (238)?
6.
What does Lizzy say of her status in comparison to that of Mr. Darcy (239)?
7.
Lizzy tells Lady Catherine to finish speaking and go away for what reason (240-241)?
Chapter LVII
1. What can you infer from the time of Bingley’s arrival (231)?
2.
What excuse for Lady Catherine’s fears does Lizzy assemble with her reason? What does she
expect Darcy to do after he speaks to his aunt (242-243)?
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Why does Mr. Bennet think the letter from Mr. Collins is so funny (244-245)?
4.
Why does Mr. Bennet like Mr. Collins and Mr. Wickham as much as he does (245)?
5.
What is Lizzy’s fear (245)?
Chapter LVIII
1. Why does Darcy say he helped Lydia (246)?
2.
What feelings does Darcy confess (246)?
3.
How does Lizzy respond (246)?
4. What does Darcy think of his previous behavior? What does Lizzy think of hers (247-249)?
5.
Why does Lizzy hesitate to pick on Darcy about his friend (250)?
Chapter LIX
1. Why does Lizzy worry (251)?
2.
How does Jane respond to the news (251-252)?
3.
How does Mr. Bennet respond (253-254)?
4.
Explain Mr. Bennet’s reason for expecting Darcy to “rant and storm” and why this makes him so
happy (254).
5.
What allows Mrs. Bennet to accept Darcy(255)?
6.
How does Darcy change in Mr. Bennet’s opinion (256)?
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