What was the Victorian upper class society's view on the role of family in courtship?

• To strengthen social and financial ties between families

• To promote individual freedom in choosing a partner

• To discourage courtship altogether

• To prioritize physical appearance over family ties

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How did the Victorian upper class society view courtship and marriage?

• As a form of rebellion against societal norms
• As a way to find true love and happiness
• As a way to promote equality and mutual respect
• As a means of securing social status, wealth, and power

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What were the expected behaviors of young women and men during the courtship process in Victorian upper class society?

• To be demure and modest for young women, and respectful and courteous for young men

• To be outgoing and assertive for young women, and reserved and distant for young men

• To be rebellious and independent for young women, and aggressive and dominant for young men

• To be submissive and obedient for young women, and arrogant and dismissive for young men

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What evidence from the passage supports the idea that courtship in Victorian upper class society was a carefully orchestrated affair?

• Descriptions of casual social events and relaxed etiquette
• The emphasis on individual freedom and spontaneity in courtship
• Descriptions of formal social events, strict etiquette, and the involvement of chaperones in the courtship process
• The absence of chaperones in the courtship process

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How did the family play a significant role in the courtship customs of the Victorian upper class society?

• Sending love letters to potential suitors
• Allowing young adults to choose their own partners
• Arranging marriages and overseeing courtship rituals
• Attending public courtship events

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