Pride and Prejudice READING CHECK Chapters 11-20 Flashcard

Front

What character trait does Elizabeth Bennet demonstrate by rejecting Mr. Collins's proposal?

Back

Elizabeth demonstrates strength and independence by refusing to cave to social pressures.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What was Elizabeth embarrassed about during the ball?

Back

Elizabeth was embarrassed by various social interactions, but not by Jane's unwillingness to share Mr. Bingley as a dance partner.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

Who does Elizabeth dance with for the first two dances at the ball?

Back

Elizabeth dances with Mr. Collins for the first two dances.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

In Chapter 17, where is the ball announced to be held?

Back

The ball is announced to be held at Netherfield.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What action does Mr. Collins take at the end of Chapter 20?

Back

Mr. Collins makes an unnecessary apology and returns back to his home.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

How does Elizabeth's rejection of Mr. Collins's proposal reflect societal expectations of women during the Regency era?

Back

Elizabeth's rejection challenges the expectation that women should accept advantageous marriages regardless of personal feelings.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What role does social class play in the interactions at the ball?

Back

Social class influences the dynamics of the ball, affecting who dances with whom and the overall social hierarchy.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is the significance of the ball at Netherfield in the context of the story?

Back

The ball serves as a key social event that reveals character relationships and societal norms.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

How does Jane's character differ from Elizabeth's in terms of social interactions?

Back

Jane is more accommodating and seeks to please others, while Elizabeth is more assertive and independent.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What does Mr. Collins's character represent in the story?

Back

Mr. Collins represents the absurdity of social conventions and the pressures of marriage in the Regency era.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3