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Who is the eldest and prettiest of the Bennet sisters?
Who is the eldest and prettiest of the Bennet sisters?
Where was Jane Austen born?
Where was Jane Austen born?
What is Mr. Bingley's only fault according to the text?
What is Mr. Bingley's only fault according to the text?
Who does Elizabeth become friendly with?
Who does Elizabeth become friendly with?
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Who is responsible for Mr. Bingley's sudden departure?
Who is responsible for Mr. Bingley's sudden departure?
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What did Jane Austen's father do for a living?
What did Jane Austen's father do for a living?
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What did Jane Austen learn from her father?
What did Jane Austen learn from her father?
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What kind of stories does Wickham tell about Mr. Darcy?
What kind of stories does Wickham tell about Mr. Darcy?
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How many unmarried daughters does Mrs. Bennet have?
How many unmarried daughters does Mrs. Bennet have?
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What kind of news is a rich, single man in the area for Mrs. Bennet?
What kind of news is a rich, single man in the area for Mrs. Bennet?
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Which city did Jane Austen live in where she had a good social life and attended parties and balls?
Which city did Jane Austen live in where she had a good social life and attended parties and balls?
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What was the main reason why Jane Austen never got married?
What was the main reason why Jane Austen never got married?
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Who was Jane Austen's close companion and unmarried sister?
Who was Jane Austen's close companion and unmarried sister?
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Which of Jane Austen's novels was the first to be published?
Which of Jane Austen's novels was the first to be published?
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Why did Jane Austen's name not appear in the books published during her lifetime?
Why did Jane Austen's name not appear in the books published during her lifetime?
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Which social class did most of Jane Austen's characters belong to?
Which social class did most of Jane Austen's characters belong to?
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What typically happened to the property of a nobleman or gentleman when he died?
What typically happened to the property of a nobleman or gentleman when he died?
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Which profession was considered less respectable in Jane Austen's time?
Which profession was considered less respectable in Jane Austen's time?
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What was the main reason why younger sons usually made a living in the church or the army?
What was the main reason why younger sons usually made a living in the church or the army?
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What made Jane Austen's novels successful after her death?
What made Jane Austen's novels successful after her death?
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Which of the following was NOT a reason why marriage was important for young women in the past?
Which of the following was NOT a reason why marriage was important for young women in the past?
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What effect did a 'bad' marriage have on a woman's family?
What effect did a 'bad' marriage have on a woman's family?
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What happened to women who lived with a man outside of marriage?
What happened to women who lived with a man outside of marriage?
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What was the consequence for unmarried middle-class women who didn't have the wealth of a brother like Jane Austen?
What was the consequence for unmarried middle-class women who didn't have the wealth of a brother like Jane Austen?
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What did the author think of Charlotte Lucas's decision to marry Mr Collins?
What did the author think of Charlotte Lucas's decision to marry Mr Collins?
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Which novel was Jane Austen's favorite?
Which novel was Jane Austen's favorite?
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What did Jane Austen call Pride and Prejudice?
What did Jane Austen call Pride and Prejudice?
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What is the main message of Pride and Prejudice according to the passage?
What is the main message of Pride and Prejudice according to the passage?
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What did young women hope for in a marriage according to the passage?
What did young women hope for in a marriage according to the passage?
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What was the consequence for women who didn't receive a perfect marriage proposal?
What was the consequence for women who didn't receive a perfect marriage proposal?
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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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Test your knowledge of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice with this quiz! From the charming Mr. Bingley to the matchmaking Mrs. Bennet, see how well you know the romantic adventures of the Bennet sisters in this classic novel.
