Pride and Prejudice study guide

write the first line in the book

It is the truth universally acknowledged that a man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.

what does Mrs. Bennet desire the most for her daughter?

to get them married

which of his daughters does Mr. Bennet favor the most?

Elizabeth

which daughter does Mr. Bingley like the best when they are at the ball?

Jane

which of the Bennett daughter's are tallest?

Lydia

what does Mrs. Bennet think of Mrs. Long?

"She is a selfish, hypocritical women..."(Austen 13)

which daughter danced with Mr. Bingley twice?

Jane

what is the name of Bingley's estate?

Netherfield Park in Longbourn

which woman is said by one of the Bennets to have "married a man of more fashion than fortune"?

Mrs. Hurst

which daughter is asked to dance twice?

Jane

who is Elizabeth's intimate friend?

Charlotte Lucas

who is Sir William Lucas and what is his station in life?

he is a retired knight and he is very poor

how does Mr. Darcy describe Elizabeth?

She is tolerable, but not handsome enough to tempt him

What does Miss. Lucas say about Mr. Darcy's pride?

he has the right to be proud but has too much pride

what does Jane do so that Mr.Bingley likes her more?

She shows affection toward Mr. Bingley's younger sister

why does Mr. Darcy listen to Elizabeth's conversation with Col. Forester?

to get to know her more

describe Mary's musical ability

her performance was pleasing and earned praise and gratitude, but was not as good as most ladies.

Mr. Darcy confides that he is interested in someone. who does he name? to whom does he confide this?

Elizabeth Bennet, and he confides with Miss. Bingley

why does Jane stay at Mr. Bingley's home? what is the name of his house?

She is invited to dinner by Caroline Bingley; the name of the house is Netherfield Park.

what was Elizabeth's form of transportation to Netherfield Park?

By foot

what do the Bingley's sisters like to do?

gossip

what is exceptional about Pemberly? why does this appeal to Elizabeth

the library; because it is delightful

On what do Darcy, Miss. Bingley, and Elizabeth disagree on?

the amount of talent a women can possess

who comes to visit Jane while she is at the Bingley's

Elizabeth at first; than the rest of the Bennet girls come

what does Lydia suggest/ beg for before leaving?

to have him hold a ball at Netherfield

what does Darcy consider the "food of love"?

poetry

who is Mrs. Hurst?

the older sister of Mr. Bingley, and married to Mr. Hurst

what does Mr. Bingley do after dinner?

he goes to the drawing room with Miss. Bingley and Darcy

What does Mr. Darcy finally ask Elizabeth to do?

dance

what does Miss. Bingley "tease" Darcy about?

possibility of getting married into the Bennet family

in whom does Caroline Bingley have an interest in? how is it obvious? does the person return the feelings?

Mr. Darcy; she complements his writing,and tries to have the same interest as him; no the feeling are not returned

what does Mr. Darcy conclude are two motives which ladies have for taking a "turn around the room"?

to talk about secret affairs, or to get their figures to look better while walking

at the end of the chapter what danger does Mr. Darcy began to feel. give an example of how the "danger" is proved in the chapter.

he will falling in love with Elizabeth and she is a lower class then him; he doesn't pay attention to Caroline Bingley

how is Mrs. Bennet manipulated character showcased in the beginning of the chapter?

she doesn't provide the carriage to take Jane and Elizabeth back home

why was finding the Bennet girls were leaving Netherfield "welcome intelligence" to Mr. Darcy?

he was staring to fall in love with Elizabeth more and more

what are Mr. and Mrs. Bennet reaction upon the return of their daughters from Netherfield?

Mrs. Bennet was surprised and did not welcome them home

who does Mr. Bennet invite for dinner?

Mr. William Collins

why does Mrs. Bennet not like this certain guest

he is suppose to inherit the property after Mr. Bennet dies (entailment)

describe the guest

25 years old, formal manners, grave air, tall and heavyset

Mr. Collins admires Lady Catherine de Bough's "affability and condescension". define both words and explain the conflict.

affability- gentle and gracious

condescension- insulting other by talking to them as if they were stupid

conflict- she is a high class woman

what is Lady Catherine's advice to Mr. Collins?

to get married soon

what has prevented Lady Catherine's daughter from the accomplishments that she should have due the birth?

she is sickly

what does Mr. Bennet think of Mr. Collins?

he is too formal and not the right choice for one of his daughters

write the first seven word of this chapter and tell why they are true?

"Mr. Collins was not a sensible man"; he had an "illiterate and misery" father

why does Mr. Collins transfer his affections from Jane to Elizabeth? how long does it take ?

he heard Jane was engaged: very soon

where do the girls and Mr. Collins go and who do they meet?

Meryton; they meet Mr. Denny (an officer Lydia and Kitty know)

describe what happens when Mr. Darcy sees Mr. Wickham

Mr. Darcy's face turn white and Mr. Wickman's face turns red (they are cold to each other)

what is the(rather insulting)compliment Mr. Collins gives to Mrs. Philips?

he compares one of Lady Catherine's drawing room to a housekeeper's room

who sits next to Elizabeth this evening?

Wickham

what does Elizabeth learn from Wickham?

his relationship with Mr. Darcy

according to Elizabeth, everyone in Hertfordshire is disgusted by who?

Mr. Darcy

what does Wickham say his his profession should have been if late Mr. Darcy should not have followed?

he would have been part of the church

what, from what Wickham says, is Darcy's best character trait?

he is caring and devotes his time into taking care of Pemberly and his sister. his generosity of money.

what is Jane's response to Elizabeth's story of Wickham and what he says?

she refuses to think ill of either Wickham and Darcy

why is Elizabeth anticipating the Netherfield ball?

she is looking forward to seeing Wickham

what disappoints Elizabeth at the Netherfield ball(2 things)?

she has to save two dances for Mr. Collins and Wickham did not show up

why did Wickham not show up at the ball?

Mr. Darcy was there

who did Elizabeth dance with first?

Mr. Collins

which sister performed terribly?

Mary

who proposes to Elizabeth?

Mr. Collins

what reasons does he provide for marrying her?

to lesson the difficulty of entailment, and his fortune

what is Elizabeth's response?

she refuses gently

why does Elizabeth refuse?

she does not love him and refuses to marry outside of love and she is not fond of Mr. Collins personality

how does he show his ignorance and arrongance in this situation?

he does not believe her and keeps asking

When did Mr. Collins ask to meet privately and who did he ask?

After he talks to Mrs. Bennet; Mrs. and Mr. Bennet

who was Mr. Collins describing when he said someone was "headstrong and foolish"?

Elizabeth Bennet

What is Mrs. Bennet's reaction to Elizabeth's reply to the proposal?

she is shocked

what is the difference between Mr. and Mrs. Bennet's reaction and opinion of Elizabeth's reply? (provide Mr. Bennet's quote)

Mr. Bennet is not as shocked and calm, where as Mrs. Bennet is the opposite. "Your mother will never see if you do not marry Mr. Collins, and I will never see you again if you do."

why is Mrs. Bennet upset?

Elizabeth did not marry Collins

who decides to leave for the city so abruptly?

the Bingley family and Mr. Darcy

what are the reason Jane frets over the letter? how does she interpret the contents of the letter?

Mr. Bingley is going to marry Georgina Darcy; she is upset

how does Elizabeth interpret the contents of the letter?

she is shocked and also upset

who wrote the letter to Jane and what does it say?

Miss. Bingley; that Bingley will marry Georgina Darcy

who does Miss. Bingley say she wants to see in the letter?

Georgina Darcy

why do they leave Netherfield?

to renew their aquaintance with Georgina Darcy

what does Mrs. Bennet not understand about the letter?

that Mr. Bingley is leaving

how long will Mr. Bingley be gone?

6 months

who does Collins propose to the second time?

Charlotte Lucas

why is the Bennet family surprised when Mrs. Bennet invites Collins to come back whenever he wants?

he is already engaged and Elizabeth rejected his proposal

what does Elizabeth think of Miss. Lucas for accepting Collins?

she is shocked how Charlotte would marry someone that she doesn't love

why does Elizabeth thank her friend, Charlotte Lucas?

so that Collins doesn't try to marry anyone in the Bennet family

who doesn't want Mr. Collins to visit after he leaves?

the Bennets

why did Collins leave the house so late?

Mrs. Bennet keeps inviting him over for dinner and he recently got engaged

how does each family member take the news?

they are shocked, and Mrs. Bennet is angry and incredulous

how long before Mrs. Bennet could talk to the Lucas's?

several weeks before she could talk to the parents, and several months before she could talk to the daughter

how is the relationship between Elizabeth and Charlotte?

their relationship is slowly diminishing

when does Collin's letter arrive

on Tuesday

Elizabeth's heart is divided at the beginning of the chapter. what are her concerns?

the concern for her sister and the resentment of Miss. Bingley

by the end of chapter 24, who is considered the worst of men?

Darcy

who comes to visit the Bennet's for Christmas?

Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner (Mrs. Bennet's brother and wife)

what is their idea?

to take Jane with them back to London

what makes Wickham an unsuitable match?

he has no forune

what does Elizabeth say about Wickham when she writes to Mrs. Gardiner?

Wickham doesn't like her anymore and he likes someone else

where do Elizabeth and Sir William Lucas visit

(Charlotte Lucas's new home) Rosing Park, Huntsford

who do they stop by and visit on their trip?

Jane and the Gardiner's in London

what is the significance of Huntsford?

Collins's house is there

who invites Elizabeth and Sir William to dinner?

Miss de Bourgh and Lady Catherine

Lady Catherine sure has her opinions. What are two criticisms she has about the Bennet girls?

education and musical skills

why is Elizabeth nervous before dinner?

Lady Catherine likes to have a distinction of rank preserved

who leaves Huntsford after only a week?

Sir William Lucas