Chapter 8 of Pride and Prejudice

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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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jane think about Miss Bingley's intentions?

Jane does not believe that Miss Bingley wants her brother to marry Miss Darcy. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Elizabeth believe is in love with her?

Elizabeth believes that Mr Bingley is in love with her. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers