"Pride and Prejudice" Ch. 19-25

Why did Charlotte accept Mr. Collins' marriage proposal?

• Because she needs someone to help her with her children

• Because she always secretly loved him

• Because her family's estate is entailed to him

• Because she wants freedom and stability

What is one way to establish potential relationships in this time period?

• Talking on the public phones with each other

• Holding hands in public

• Having dinner together at Rosings

• Dancing together at a ball

In Chapters 18-20, what does Mr. Collins tell Elizabeth to convince her to change her mind about marrying him?

• He states that he does not give up easily.
• He tells her she might not get another marriage proposal.
• He tells her that her parents will pressure her to marry him.
• All of the above are stated by Mr. Collins.

In Chapters 18-20, how do Elizabeth's parents react to the news that she turned down the marriage offer of Mr. Collins?

• Mr. Bennet states he will not talk to her again if she marries Mr. Collins.
• Mrs. Bennet states that she will not talk to her again unless she marries Mr. Collins.
• Mrs. Bennet tells Mr. Collins not to lose hope.
• All of the above happen.

In Chapters 18-20, just as Mr. Collins realizes there is no chance that Elizabeth will marry him, who arrives?

• Mr. Darcy
• Mr. Wickham
• Mr. Bingley
• Charlotte Lucas

In Chapter 21, Elizabeth and her sister walk to Meryton and see Wickham. What reason does he give for not attending the ball?

• He wanted to avoid Darcy.
• He had urgent military business.
• He wanted to avoid Elizabeth.
• He doesn't like dancing.

In Chapter 21, a letter arrives for Jane from Caroline that breaks her heart. What was in the letter?

• Caroline states that Bingley has left Netherfield.
• Caroline states that she hopes Bingley will marry Darcy's sister.
• Caroline states that Bingley won't return to Netherfield for six months.
• All of the above are in the letter.

In Chapter 21, what is Elizabeth's reaction to the news that Bingley has left Netherfield?

• She tells Jane to give up on Bingley.
• She tells Jane that she herself is in love with Bingley.
• She tells Jane that she doesn't believe in marriage.
• She tells Jane that she should continue to have hope.

In Chapters 22-24, Charlotte tells Elizabeth that she will marry Collins. How does Elizabeth react?

• She is ecstatically happy.
• She is angry at Charlotte.
• She is jealous of Charlotte.
• She is shocked at first but then polite.

In Chapters 22-24, what character is the most upset about the planned marriage of Collins and Charlotte?

• Mrs. Bennet because Charlotte will one day live in her house.
• Charlotte because she realizes Collins is a silly man.
• Elizabeth because she is jealous of Charlotte.
• Mr. Collins because he is still in love with Elizabeth.