Hunsford Parsonage

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What type of books does Mr Collins refuse to read?

works of fiction

What type of book does Mr Collins choose instead?

a collection of writings on matters of religion

Who did Mr Collins originally choose as his potential wife?

Miss Jane Bennet

Who did Mr Collins switch his choice to?

Elizabeth Bennet Signup and view all the answers

What caused Mr Collins to switch his choice?

a warning from Mrs Bennet that Jane Bennet was likely to be engaged soon Signup and view all the answers

Why did Mr Collins want to marry one of the Longbourn daughters?

to lessen the wrong done to them by being the heir to their father's property Signup and view all the answers

Who is Lady Catherine de Bourgh?

the person who brought Mr Collins to the attention of the position at Hunsford Signup and view all the answers

What is Mr Collins' opinion of his own importance?

he is too conscious of his own importance Signup and view all the answers

What is Mr Collins' opinion of education and society?

they did not improve him much Signup and view all the answers

What does Mr Collins fear?

giving offence, especially to those above him in rank Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the town where the Hunsford Parsonage is located?

Westerham Signup and view all the answers

Who does Mr. Bennet hope will be joining their family party?

A gentleman and a stranger Signup and view all the answers

Who does Mrs. Bennet believe the gentleman and stranger to be?

Mr. Bingley Signup and view all the answers

Why does Mrs. Bennet become worried upon hearing about the arrival of the gentleman and stranger?

There is no fish available for dinner Signup and view all the answers

Who is the actual person that Mr. Bennet is referring to as the gentleman and stranger?

Mr. Collins Signup and view all the answers

What relationship does Mr. Collins have with Mr. Bennet?

Cousin Signup and view all the answers

What will happen to Mr. Bennet's property after his death?

It will pass to his nearest male relative, a distant cousin Signup and view all the answers

How does Mrs. Bennet feel about the idea of Mr. Collins inheriting the house?

She finds it hateful and cannot bear to hear it mentioned Signup and view all the answers

What is the subject that Mrs. Bennet can never see reason on?

The idea of Mr. Collins inheriting the house Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of Mr. Bennet's cousin who may inherit the house?

Mr. Collins Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of William Collins' letter to Mr Bennet?

To express his desire for a renewal of friendship and to apologize for any harm caused to Mr Bennet's daughters. Signup and view all the answers

How does Mr Bennet describe William Collins?

As a most dutiful and polite young man. Signup and view all the answers