Pride & Prejudice Study Guide Chapters 1-24 – Flashcards
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How long have Mr. and Mrs. Bennet been married?
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They have been married for twenty three years.
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How many daughters have they and name the ones we know so far?
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They have five daughters; the only ones we know so far are Lydia, Jane, and Lizzy.
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Who is moving into Netherfield Park?
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Mr. Bingley, a single man of large fortune.
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Why is this important to Mrs. Bennet?
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Mrs. Bennet has her hopes on setting up one of her daughters with him and reaping the benefit of Mr. Bingley's large fortune.
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Who is Mr. Bennet's favorite?
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Mr. Bennet's favorite is Lizzy.
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Where is Lizzy in the family?
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Lizzy is the second daughter (second oldest) in the family.
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Who is another daughter?
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Another daughter is Mary.
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What does a fortnight mean?
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A fortnight means fourteen days or two weeks.
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What do we know of Lydia?
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Lydia is the youngest daughter, she is tallest of all five.
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What do we know of Mary?
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Mary is considered a young lady of deep reflection and knowledgeable thinking.
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Desribe Mr. Bingley.
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Young, handsome, extremely aggreable, gentlemanlike; he had a pleasing countenance, and easy, unaffected manners.
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Describe Mr. Darcy.
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Tall, handsome, noble mien; he acted like he was above everyone else; proudest, most disagreeable man.
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What do we know of Jane Bennet?
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She is beautiful, liked by Mr. Bingley and his sisters, and was the most accomplished girl in the neighborhood.
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How did Catherine and Lydia fare at the ball?
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They were never without partners.
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Why are Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy friends?
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They are complete opposites and their characteristics attract each other.
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Is Mr. Hurst also a wealthy man?
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Mr. Hurst acts like a wealthy man, but is not really a wealthy man.
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Who are the Lucases?
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A family who are good friends with the Bennets.
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Who is Lizzy's best friend?
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The eldest Lucas daughter, a sensible, intelligent young woman, about twenty-seven; her name is Charlotte.
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How does Mary explain the difference between pride and vanity?
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Mary says that pride relates to our opinion of ourselves, while vanity relates to what we would have others think of us.
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Does Eliza or Lizzy like the Bingley's?
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She does not like the Bingley sisters because they treated everybody superciliously, but she likes Charles Bingley because he likes Jane.
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Do the Bingley's like any of the Bennets?
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Only Jane Bennet for Mr. Bingley's sake.
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Who seems to be interest in Lizzy?
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Mr. Darcy seems to be interested in Lizzy.
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How does he praise her indirectly?
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He says he has been meditating on a pair of fine eyes in the face of a pretty woman.
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What has arrived in Meryton for the winter?
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The militia regiment has arrived in Meryton.
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Who is particularly pleased by this? Why?
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Lydia and Catherine because they like men in uniform.
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What happens to Jane?
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Jane goes to Bingley's house and gets sick.
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What does Mr. Darcy consider an accomplished lady?
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A woman who can do exclusive reading and further her knowledge.
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What was Eliza's remark about such women?
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They are rare and that Mr. Darcy has not met any.
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Why does Mrs. Bennet not want Jane moved?
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She wants Mr. Bingley to spend more time with her and "fall in love".
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What is Lydia like?
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A stout, well-grown girl of fifteen, with a fine complexion and good-humoured countenance.
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What promise does she extract from Mr. BIngley?
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That there be another ball and the officers will be there.
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What will Mr. Darcy not do at the end of this chapter?
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Mr. Darcy would not speak poorly or negatively of Eliza Bennet.
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What were Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy arguing about?
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They argue about friendship and persuasion.
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Why would Darcy never marry Elizabeth?
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Because of her connections are inferior to hers.
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Who is jealous of these two?
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Miss Bingley is jealous of them.
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How does she irritate Mr. Darcy?
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By talking of Mr. Darcy and Eliza's supposed marriage, and planning his happiness in such an alliance.
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How is Darcy considerate of Elizabeth at the end of the chapter?
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He invites her to join their walking group and go on the avenue, so they can all fit.
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Why does Caroline Bingley ask Elizabeth to walk around the room with her?
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She wants to get Elizabeth away from Darcy.
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What are Darcy's two reasons for not joining in their walk?
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(1) The ladies might be discussing secret affairs in private, and (2) they have great figures that he can see just fine from where is he is sitting.
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What are Darcy and Elizabeth arguing about?
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What qualities in a person people see as weaknesses and ridicule.
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What is Mr. Darcy's defect according to Elizabeth?
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His defect is a propensity to hate everybody.
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What is Elizabeth's defect according to Mr. Darcy?
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Her defect is she willfully misunderstands people.
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Why does Caroline change the subject?
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She changes the subject because she cannot take part in the conversation.
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How does Mrs. Bennet receive her two daughters?
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They were not welcome cordially.
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Who was very glad to see them?
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Their father was very glad to see them.
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Who is Mr. Collins?
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Mr. Collins is the cousin of Mr. Bennet.
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What is his occupation?
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He is a clergyman.
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Why is he coming to Longbourn?
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To repair the bond between him and Mr. Bennet.
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Why will Mr. Collins receive Longbourn and not the girls?
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Because of entailment, since he is the next male heir.
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Who is Lady Catherine de Bourgh?
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Lady Catherine de Bourgh is the lady who Mr. Collins serves as a clergyman for.
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What seems to be her relationship with Mr. Collins?
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They are like brother and sister, they take care of one another.
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What is Lady Catherine's daughter like?
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She is beautiful and accomplished, yet sickly.
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What does Mr. Bennet really think of Mr. Collins?
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Mr. Bennet thinks that Mr. Collins is very wise.
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Why has Mr. Collins really come to Longbourn?
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To find a wife.
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Who is his first choice? His second?
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Jane is his first, Eliza is his second.
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Describe Mr. Wickham.
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He was handsome, had a good figure, and a very pleasing address.
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Why had he come to Meryton?
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To be enlisted in the regiment.
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What happens when Mr. Darcy and Mr. Wickham see each other?
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One reddened and one whitened in the face.
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Where is everyone going on the next evening?
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They are of the Phillips house.
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How long has Wickham known Darcy?
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He has known Darcy since childhood.
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How was Wickham acquainted with the family?
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His father worked for Darcy's father and Wickham was Mr. Darcy's father's grandson.
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What was to happen according to the elder Mr. Darcy's will?
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Mr. Wickham was supposed to receive some of the land and fortune. Mr. Wickham would become rich and would study to become a clergyman.
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What actually happened after the eldest Mr. Darcy's death?
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Mr. Darcy (the son) inherited everything and Mr. Wickham got nothing.
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According to Wickham, what kinds of pride does Mr. Darcy possess?
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Family pride, filial pride, and brotherly pride.
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Describe Miss Darcy.
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Very proud, handsome, about fifteen or sixteen and highly accomplished.
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How is Lady Catherine related to Mr. Darcy?
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She is the aunt of Mr. Darcy.
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Who is infatuated with Mr. Wickham?
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Elizabeth is infatuated with Mr. Wickham.
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What is to take place on Tuesday?
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A long ball at Netherfield.
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What does Elizabeth find out from Mr. Collins?
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That he fears to dance because he's afraid he will lose his job as a clergyman.
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Who is not at the dance and why?
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Mr. Wickham was not there because he did not want to see Darcy.
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Whom is Elizabeth angry with?
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She is angry with Mr. Darcy.
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Who asks her to dance?
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Mr. Collins aks her to dance, and then Mr. Darcy.
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What does Elizabeth find out about Mr. Wickham and Mr. Darcy?
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Mr. Wickham is not liked by the Bingley and Darcy household. Mr. Darcy is supposedly the good man compared to Mr. Wickham in the Bingley and Darcy household.
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What three people embarrass Elizabeth in the course of the evening and how?
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Elizabeth is embarrassed by Mrs. Bennet by speaking loudly for Mr. Darcy to hear their conservation, Mary by singing off key in front of everybody, and Mr. Collins when he talked with Mr. Darcy loudly after Mary stopped singing.
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What three reasons does Mr. Collins give for wanting to marry?
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His reasons are (1) every clergyman has to set an example of matrimony, (2) it will make him happy, and (3) his patroness has asked him to marry/advised him to.
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Why has he chosen Elizabeth?
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He has chosen Elizabeth because she is the best daughter of the family for him, and is vivacious and witty.
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Why does Mr. Collins not believe that Elizabeth is refusing him?
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Mr. Collins said that it is usual for young ladies to refuse the man whom they secretly want. Sometimes the refusal must be repeated two or three times. Then the woman will finally accept the man.
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What does Mr. Bennet say to Elizabeth?
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He says that she will be a stranger to one of her parents- her parents will never see her again if she does not marry Mr. Collins and she will not see Mr. Bennet if she marries Mr. Collins. He is letting Lizzy decide.
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What does Mrs. Bennet promise Lizzy?
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Mrs. Bennet promises Lizzy that she is done with her.
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Now whom does Mr. Collins seem interested in?
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Mr. Collins seems to be interested in Charlotte Lucas.
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What does Caroline Bingley's letter say?
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It says that the whole party (Bingley/Darcy clan) has left Netherfield and are on their way to town. It also says that they are not coming back.
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Whom does Caroline say that Charles Bingley will marry?
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He will marry Miss Darcy.
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How does Elizabeth explain Caroline's letter?
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Elizabeth explains that Caroline Bingley sees that her brother is in love with Jane, and wants him to marry Miss Darcy. She follows him to town in hope of keeping him there, and tries toi persuade Jane that Bingley does not care about her.
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Whom is Mr. Collins going to marry?
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Mr. Collins is going to marry Miss Charlotte Lucas.
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Why is Charlotte pleased?
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Charlotte is pleased because that means she gets to have the Longbourn estate and will have a bigger fortune, then her father ever did.
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Why is Elizabeth upset?
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Elizabeth is upset because Charlotte Lucas is disgracing himself and sinking in her esteem by marrying Mr. Collins. She also feels bad that Charlotte will probably not be happy in the lot she had chosen.
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How long does Mr. Collins stay away?
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Only two weeks (Monday Fortnight).
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Why is Jane upset?
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Jane is upset because Bingley has not written her back and wants to see him. She still loves him, and feels like he used her (betrayed).
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Why is Mrs. Bennet so upset?
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Mrs. Bennet is upset because Miss Lucas and Mr. Collins are staying at the Longbourn estate, instead of Lucas Lodge. It is inconvenient and she cannot stand the sight of lovers.
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Who refuses to think badly of Charles B.?
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Jane refuses to think badly of Charles Bingley.
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Who thinks that Charles is being manipulated by his sisters?
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Elizabeth thinks that Charles is being manipulated by his sisters.
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Who is the "worst of men"?
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Mr. Darcy is the "worst of men".
