Pride and Prejudice : Regency Society, Manners and relationships

What was the ideal behaviour for a woman during the Regency Period?

• Aggressive

• Polite

• nosy

Who could inherit a family’s fortune after the father’s death?

• The eldest daughter

• The wife

• A distant male cousin on the father’s side

Bad behaviour of an individual resulted in a dislike towards...

• The particular individual

• The whole family of the particular individual

• The particular individual and the father of the family

How did a gentleman show his affection to a lady in public?

• By dancing with her

• By chatting with her, if introduced

• All of the above

Why does Mr. Collins emphasize his connection to Lady Catherine de Bourgh?

• To show his gratitude and secure his social standing.

• Because she is secretly his relative.

• To impress Elizabeth and her family with his wealth.

What did clothes reveal about a person?

• Their social rank and fortune

• Their education

• Their religion

What would Lady Catherine think of Elizabeth’s clothes?

• She would have thought the worst of her

• She wouldn’t have minded her clothes, since they are not of the same social class

• She would have appreciated her good taste

Which of the following best describes the middle class in Regency England?

• They were typically wealthy landowners with noble titles.

• They were merchants, and professionals who did not inherit titles.

• They were mainly farmers and workers.

Which of the following best describes the importance of social class in Regency society?

• Social mobility was common, and people could easily change their status.

• Social class determined one's future and behavior, with strict rules on interactions.

• People of all classes mixed freely without concern for status.

What is Mr. Collins’ reason for proposing to Elizabeth?

• He loves her and respects her independence.

• He believes marriage is his duty and is encouraged by Lady Catherine.

• He wants to avoid being alone.