30 Questions
Who is the eldest and prettiest of the Bennet sisters?
Jane
Where was Jane Austen born?
Steventon
What is Mr. Bingley's only fault according to the text?
His friendship with Mr. Darcy
Who does Elizabeth become friendly with?
Wickham
Who is responsible for Mr. Bingley's sudden departure?
Mr. Darcy
What did Jane Austen's father do for a living?
Minister
What did Jane Austen learn from her father?
French, Italian, music, and needlework
What kind of stories does Wickham tell about Mr. Darcy?
Shocking stories
How many unmarried daughters does Mrs. Bennet have?
Five
What kind of news is a rich, single man in the area for Mrs. Bennet?
Good news
Which city did Jane Austen live in where she had a good social life and attended parties and balls?
Bath
What was the main reason why Jane Austen never got married?
She never fell seriously in love
Who was Jane Austen's close companion and unmarried sister?
Cassandra
Which of Jane Austen's novels was the first to be published?
Sense and Sensibility
Why did Jane Austen's name not appear in the books published during her lifetime?
Female novelists were not taken seriously
Which social class did most of Jane Austen's characters belong to?
Gentlemen
What typically happened to the property of a nobleman or gentleman when he died?
It passed to his eldest son
Which profession was considered less respectable in Jane Austen's time?
Law
What was the main reason why younger sons usually made a living in the church or the army?
Family help was important in these professions
What made Jane Austen's novels successful after her death?
Their sharply and humorously observed characters
Which of the following was NOT a reason why marriage was important for young women in the past?
To experience lasting love
What effect did a 'bad' marriage have on a woman's family?
It dragged the whole family down
What happened to women who lived with a man outside of marriage?
They dragged their family down
What was the consequence for unmarried middle-class women who didn't have the wealth of a brother like Jane Austen?
They had to take low-paid work
What did the author think of Charlotte Lucas's decision to marry Mr Collins?
The author approved of it
Which novel was Jane Austen's favorite?
Pride and Prejudice
What did Jane Austen call Pride and Prejudice?
Her darling child
What is the main message of Pride and Prejudice according to the passage?
A person's true character is hard to judge
What did young women hope for in a marriage according to the passage?
To marry someone they loved
What was the consequence for women who didn't receive a perfect marriage proposal?
They lost their social position
Study Notes
Jane Austen and Her Works
- Jane Austen was born in Steventon, Hampshire
- Her father, George Austen, was a clergyman
- She learned from her father to appreciate literature and writing
- Her novels were published anonymously during her lifetime
- Most of her characters belonged to the middle-class social class
- Pride and Prejudice was her favorite novel
- She referred to Pride and Prejudice as "my own darling child"
Pride and Prejudice
- The eldest and prettiest of the Bennet sisters is Jane
- Mr. Bingley's only fault is his lack of resolution
- Elizabeth becomes friendly with Charlotte Lucas
- Mr. Bingley's sudden departure is due to the interference of his sisters
- Wickham tells stories about Mr. Darcy's supposed mistreatment of him
- Mrs. Bennet has five unmarried daughters
Marriage and Society
- A rich, single man in the area is exciting news for Mrs. Bennet
- Young women hope for a comfortable and secure marriage
- A 'bad' marriage can affect the entire family
- Women who lived with a man outside of marriage were considered fallen women
- Unmarried middle-class women without a wealthy brother's support faced a life of poverty
- The main reason for younger sons to make a living in the church or the army was to secure a stable income
- A woman's property would pass to her husband or male relatives upon her marriage
- The clergy and the army were considered less respectable professions
Author's Views
- The author thinks Charlotte Lucas's decision to marry Mr. Collins is a pragmatic but unromantic choice
- The main message of Pride and Prejudice is that true love and self-awareness are essential for a happy marriage
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