Pride and Prejudice Chapter 56 Flashcards
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What does the word 'equipage' mean?

  • a kind of jewelry
  • a style of cooking
  • a carriage and horses with attendants (correct)
  • a type of fabric
  • What does 'hermitage' refer to?

    the dwelling of a hermit, especially when small and remote

    What does the term 'scandalous' mean?

    disgracefully bad

    What does 'tacit' mean?

    <p>understood or implied without being stated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who arrived at Longbourn a week after the engagement?

    <p>Lady Catherine de Bourgh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Elizabeth believe was the motive of Lady Catherine's arrival?

    <p>To give her a letter from Charlotte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Lady Catherine question Elizabeth about?

    <p>her supposed engagement to Mr. Darcy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Lady Catherine call Elizabeth?

    <p>obstinate and headstrong</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Vocabulary Terms

    • Equipage: Refers to a carriage and the horses along with their attendants.
    • Hermitage: Describes the simple dwelling of a hermit, typically situated in a remote area.
    • Scandalous: Characterizes something that is disgracefully bad or shocking.
    • Tacit: Indicates something that is understood or implied without being explicitly stated.

    Character Interactions

    • Lady Catherine de Bourgh:

      • Arrives at Longbourn a week after Elizabeth's engagement.
      • Her motive for visiting is believed by Elizabeth to be to deliver a letter from Charlotte.
    • Confrontation:

      • Lady Catherine questions Elizabeth about her alleged engagement to Mr. Darcy.
      • Elizabeth is labeled by Lady Catherine as obstinate and headstrong, emphasizing Lady Catherine's disapproval and social status.

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    Test your knowledge with these flashcards from Chapter 56 of 'Pride and Prejudice'. Each card presents key vocabulary and definitions to enhance your understanding of the text. Challenge yourself and see how well you can recall the important terms and details!

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