unit 7, p. 82-83, (summary B)

unit 7, p. 82-83, (summary B)

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Multiple Choice

At the ball, Mr. Darch seems aloof and disagreeable.

What is the meaning of the word 'aloof'?

• impolite

• distant

• immature

Mr Bingley and his guests go to a ball in the nearby town of Meryton. The Bennet sisters attend the ball with their mother. The eldest daughter, Jane, dances twice with Bingley. Within Elizabeth’s hearing, Bingley exclaims to Darcy that Jane is “the most beautiful creature” he has ever beheld. Bingley suggests that Darcy dance with Elizabeth, but Darcy refuses, saying, “she is tolerable, but not handsome enough to tempt me.”

Multiple Choice

Bingley exclaims to Darcy that Jane is “the most beautiful creature” he has ever beheld (behold).

What is the meaning of the word behold?

• see with attention

• meet, encounter

• imagine

Multiple Choice

Jane dances twice with Bingley. Why do you think the number of dances is mentioned?

• It was rude to dance only one dance. Two dances were the minimum acceptable.

• Dancing more than one dance indicated special attention and interest.

 He proceeds to declare that he has no interest in women who are “slighted by other men.” Elizabeth takes an immediate and understandable dislike to Darcy. Because of Darcy’s comments and refusal to dance with anyone not rich and well bred, the neighbourhood takes a similar dislike; on the other hand, they declare Bingley to be quite “amiable.”

Multiple Select

Bingley was declared to be quite “amiable.”

What is meaning of 'amiable'? (2 correct options)

• arrogant

• friendly

• likeable

Multiple Choice

Which of the two men made a pleasant impression on the Bennet family?

• Mr. Darcy

• Mr. Bingley

Multiple Choice

Darcy says: I am in no humour at present to....

What is the meaning of the expression 'be in humour'?

• have energy for

• be funny

• be in the mood for

Multiple Choice

I am in no humour at present to give consequence to young ladies who are slighted by other men.

What is the meaning of the phrase "slighted by other men"?

• desired by other men

• ignored by other men

Multiple Choice

How does Darcy see people living in Meryton?

• He shows an approving attitude towards the people of Meryton.

• Being an aristocrat, he sees people of Meryton as his inferiors.

Poll

Darcy judges people depending on their social status.

• Agree

• Disagree

Darcy's character

At this point, Darcy holds the title of haughty, disdainful, bigheaded and superficial person.

And, an absolute king of awkwardness.

Multiple Select

What is Darcy's impression of Elizabeth? (2 correct options)

• He finds her plain and not worthy of his attention.

• He totally does justice to her by fairly judging her .

• He judges her superficially.

Multiple Choice

Choose a title to this paragraph.

• Inviting negative feelings on personal and social level

• A spark is born

• Cunning behaviour and hypocrisy at play

 Inviting negative feelings on personal and social level

 Elizabeth takes an immediate and understandable dislike to Darcy. Because of Darcy’s comments and refusal to dance with anyone not rich and well bred, the neighbourhood takes a similar dislike;