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Mr. Bennet, owner of the Longbourn estate in Hertfordshire, has ______ daughters
Mr. Bennet, owner of the Longbourn estate in Hertfordshire, has ______ daughters
five
His property is entailed and can only be passed to a ______ heir
His property is entailed and can only be passed to a ______ heir
male
Pride and Prejudice has consistently appeared near the top of lists of 'most-loved books' among literary scholars and the reading public. It has become one of the most popular novels in English literature, with over 20 million ______ sold
Pride and Prejudice has consistently appeared near the top of lists of 'most-loved books' among literary scholars and the reading public. It has become one of the most popular novels in English literature, with over 20 million ______ sold
copies
His wife also lacks an ______, so his family faces becoming poor upon his death
His wife also lacks an ______, so his family faces becoming poor upon his death
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The novel follows the character development of Elizabeth Bennet, the protagonist of the book, who learns about the repercussions of hasty judgments and comes to appreciate the difference between superficial goodness and actual ______
The novel follows the character development of Elizabeth Bennet, the protagonist of the book, who learns about the repercussions of hasty judgments and comes to appreciate the difference between superficial goodness and actual ______
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Study Notes
Pride and Prejudice Novel
- Written by English author Jane Austen and published in 1813
- Follows the character development of Elizabeth Bennet, the protagonist, who learns about the consequences of hasty judgments and the difference between superficial and actual goodness
The Bennet Family
- Mr. Bennet owns the Longbourn estate in Hertfordshire
- He has five daughters, but his property is entailed and can only be passed to a male heir
- His wife lacks an inheritance, so the family faces poverty upon his death
Plot Motivation
- The family's financial situation drives the plot, as at least one of the daughters must marry well to support the others
Novel's Impact
- Consistently ranked near the top of "most-loved books" lists among literary scholars and the reading public
- One of the most popular novels in English literature, with over 20 million copies sold
- Has inspired many derivatives in modern literature
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Test your knowledge of Jane Austen's iconic novel "Pride and Prejudice" with this quiz! Explore themes, characters, and plot points while delving into the timeless story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy.
