20 Questions
What did Mr. Wickham explain to Elizabeth about his absence from the ball?
He said that he had better not meet Mr. Darcy and being in his company might be more than he could bear.
Who did Elizabeth introduce Mr. Wickham to?
She introduced him to her father and mother.
Where did the letter delivered to Miss Bennet come from?
The letter came from Netherfield.
What did the letter from Caroline Bingley say about the whole party?
The letter said that the whole party had left Netherfield and were on their way to town, with no intention of coming back again.
Why did Jane think Mr. Bingley would not come back this winter?
Jane thought this because the letter from Miss Bingley stated that Mr. Bingley had business in town and would be in no hurry to leave it again.
According to Elizabeth, what did she judge to be insincere in the letter?
Elizabeth judged the writer's sorrow at parting from Jane and the urge for her to write frequently to be insincere.
What did Jane say when she read the letter from Caroline Bingley?
Jane said that the letter contained surprising information and that the whole party had left Netherfield without any intention of coming back.
What did Jane think was clear from the letter?
Jane thought it was clear that Mr. Bingley would not come back this winter, as Miss Bingley did not intend for him to.
Why did Jane think Mr. Bingley's return was not Miss Bingley's decision?
Jane thought this because she believed it must be Mr. Bingley's own decision and that he was free to act as he wished.
What did Elizabeth say to Jane's statement that she didn't know everything?
Elizabeth agreed with Jane and acknowledged that she did not know everything.
What does the letter in the text reveal about Mr Darcy's sister?
The letter reveals that Mr Darcy's sister is young and beautiful.
What does Miss Bingley hope to achieve by following her brother to town?
Miss Bingley hopes to keep her brother in town and persuade Elizabeth that he does not care about her.
What does Jane think about Miss Bingley's intentions?
Jane does not believe that Miss Bingley wants her brother to marry Miss Darcy.
Why does Elizabeth think they are not rich enough or grand enough for Bingley and Darcy?
Elizabeth believes that they are not wealthy or socially prestigious enough to be suitable partners for Bingley and Darcy.
Who does Elizabeth believe is in love with her?
Elizabeth believes that Mr Bingley is in love with her.
What does Elizabeth try to convince Jane about Mr Bingley's intentions?
Elizabeth tries to persuade Jane that Mr Bingley will return and fulfill all of her wishes.
What do Elizabeth and Jane decide to tell their mother about the Netherfield party?
Elizabeth and Jane decide to tell their mother that the Netherfield party has left for a short time.
What is the main purpose of the letter that Elizabeth received?
The main purpose of the letter is to warn Elizabeth that Miss Bingley does not want her to become her sister and believes that Mr Bingley does not care for her.
What is Miss Bingley's plan to keep her brother in town?
Miss Bingley follows her brother to town and tries to persuade Elizabeth that he does not care about her.
What does Miss Bingley hope to achieve by persuading Elizabeth that Mr Bingley does not care for her?
Miss Bingley hopes to prevent Mr Bingley from pursuing a relationship with Elizabeth and instead marry Miss Darcy.
Test your knowledge of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice with this quiz on Chapter 8! See if you can remember the details of what happened when the girls went to Meryton and encountered Mr. Wickham.
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