CUFRIDAY_02/22/24 Comprehension Questions

What causes a stir in the village of Longbourn?

• The arrival of Mr. Collins

• The news of Mr. Bingley renting Netherfield Park

• The engagement of Charlotte Lucas

• The return of Mr. Darcy to London

Why does Mr. Darcy refuse to dance with Elizabeth at the ball?

• He dislikes dancing.

• He is already engaged to someone else.

• He finds her dress inappropriate.

• He considers himself too important to dance with her.

How does Jane fall ill and end up staying at Netherfield?

• She catches a cold from Elizabeth.

• She falls while hiking through muddy fields.

• She is caught in a downpour and catches ill.

• She is accidentally poisoned.

Who makes a proposal of marriage (at first) to Elizabeth?

• Mr. Bingley

• Mr. Collins

• Mr. Darcy

• Mr. Wickham

What shocking news arrives when the Bingleys and Darcy leave Netherfield?

• Jane is engaged to Mr. Bingley.

• Mr. Collins is marrying Elizabeth.

• Mr. Collins is engaged to Charlotte Lucas.

• Mr. Darcy is leaving the country.

Why does Charlotte Lucas accept Mr. Collins' proposal?

• She is deeply in love with him.

• She is getting older and needs financial security.

• She wants to spite Elizabeth.

• She is pressured by her family.

Why does Elizabeth act coldly towards Wickham after receiving Darcy's letter?

• She realizes Wickham is a liar.

• She is upset with Darcy's actions.
  

• Wickham insulted her.

• Wickham betrayed her trust.

How does Lydia end up spending the summer in Brighton?

• She is invited by Lady Catherine de Bourgh.

• She goes with the Gardiners.

• She is sent by Mr. Collins.

• She elopes with Wickham.

Why does Mr. Collins propose to Elizabeth?

• He is genuinely in love with her.

• He wants to spite Mr. Bingley.

• He wants to inherit Mr. Bennet's property.

• He feels pressured by his family.

Why does Mr. Darcy make a proposal of marriage to Elizabeth?

• He is desperate to marry anyone.

• He wants to spite Mr. Collins.

• He genuinely loves Elizabeth.

• He wants to gain Lady Catherine's approval.