Q.1
"Very nonsensical to come at all! Why must be scampering about the country, because her sister has a cold? Her hair so untidy, so blowsy!" What does the use of the word "scampering" imply in Miss Bingley's complaint about Elizabeth?
  • Elizabeth's behavior is uncivilized
  • Elizabeth's behavior is underhand
  • Elizabeth's behavior is admirable
  • Elizabeth's behavior is conventional
Q.2
After complaining of her woes at length to her sister, Mrs Bennet ends with the following sentence: "However, your coming just at this time is the greatest of comforts, and I am very glad to hear what you tell us, of long sleeves." What effect is produced by this conclusion to her tale of woe?
  • Utter seriousness
  • A mock-tragic effect
  • Ridiculousness
  • The sentence gives a reminder of the practical necessities of life and the inevitability of any mother's concern with such details
Q.3
"The party then gathered round the fire to hear Lady Catherine determine what weather they were to have on the morrow." Which of the following words satirizes Lady Catherine?
  • Party
  • Gathered
  • Fire
  • Determine
Q.4
"On that head, therefore, I shall be uniformly silent; and you may assure yourself that no ungenerous reproach shall ever pass my lips when we are married." Elizabeth objects strongly to Mr Collins's speech, interrupting him after this sentence. Which of the following phrases is the immediate cause of her objection?
  • "I shall be uniformly silent"
  • "You may assure yourself"
  • "No ungenerous reproach shall ever pass my lips"
  • "When we are married"
Q.5
"His complexion became pale with anger, and the disturbance of his mind was visible in every feature. He was struggling for the appearance of composure, and would not open his lips, till he believed himself to have attained it. The pause was to Elizabeth's feelings dreadful. At length, in a voice of forced calmness, he said..." Which of the following phrases does NOT increase suspense?
  • "Visible in every feature"
  • "Would not open his lips, till he believed himself to have attained it"
  • "The pause was to Elizabeth's feelings dreadful"
  • "At length, in a voice of forced calmness"
Q.6
"Far be it from me, my dear sister, to depreciate such pleasures. They would doubtless be congenial with the generality of female minds. But I confess they would have no charms for . I should infinitely prefer a book." How could Mary's dialog best be described?
  • Lacking in self-awareness
  • Inconsiderate of the feelings of others
  • Condescending
  • All of the above
Q.7
"Mr Wickham was so perfectly satisfied with this conversation, that he never again distressed himself, or provoked his dear sister Elizabeth, by introducing the subject of it; and she was pleased to find that she had said enough to keep him quiet." Which of the following phrases offers a moral judgment of Mr Wickham?
  • "Never again distressed himself"
  • "Provoked his dear sister"
  • "She was pleased"
  • "She had said enough"
Q.8
"In such an exigence my uncle's advice and assistance would be every thing in the world; he will immediately comprehend what I must feel, and I rely upon his goodness." Jane finishes her letter to Elizabeth in a tone of...
  • Acceptance
  • Distress
  • Hesitancy
  • Calmness
Q.9
"As he said this, she could easily see that he had no doubt of a favorable answer. He of apprehension and anxiety, but his countenance expressed real security." This sentence conveys Elizabeth's impression of Mr Darcy's proposal. Why is the word "spoke" italicized?
  • The italics highlight the contradiction between Mr Darcy's thoughts and his speech
  • The italics emphasize the rarity of Mr Darcy's speaking to Elizabeth
  • The italics remind the audience that we are not hearing Elizabeth's direct speech
  • The italics provide interest, keeping the reader engaged
Q.10
"In describing to her all the grandeur of Lady Catherine and her mansion, with occasional digressions in praise of his own humble abode, and the improvements it was receiving, he was happily employed until the gentlemen joined them." What does the use of the word "humble" tell the reader?
  • It draws attention to Mr Collins's gentle and thoughtful nature
  • It draws attention to Mr Collins's dishonesty about his home
  • It draws attention to Mr Collins's lack of humility
  • All of the above
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