Chapter 12 Practice Quiz — Pride and Prejudice
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Practice Quiz: Chapter 12
Why does Elizabeth write to Mrs. Bennet at the beginning of Chapter 12?
To request that the carriage be sent to bring her and Jane home from Netherfield.
Why does Mrs. Bennet refuse to send the carriage before Tuesday?
She has calculated that Tuesday would complete Jane's full week at Netherfield, maximizing her time near Mr. Bingley.
What does Mrs. Bennet suggest in her postscript?
That if Mr. Bingley and his sister press Elizabeth and Jane to stay longer, she can spare them very well.
How does Elizabeth solve the carriage problem?
She urges Jane to borrow Mr. Bingley's carriage so they can leave Netherfield that morning.
Why does Miss Bingley regret encouraging the sisters to stay one more day?
Because her jealousy and dislike of Elizabeth far exceed her affection for Jane.
How does Mr. Bingley react to the news that the sisters are leaving?
He hears with "real sorrow" and repeatedly tries to persuade Jane that she is not recovered enough to leave.
Why is Elizabeth's departure "welcome intelligence" to Mr. Darcy?
Because she has attracted him more than he liked, and he feels she has been at Netherfield long enough to be a danger to his composure.
What does Darcy resolve to do about his feelings for Elizabeth?
He resolves to be particularly careful that no sign of admiration should escape him, nothing that could elevate her hopes of influencing his felicity.
How many words does Darcy speak to Elizabeth through all of Saturday?
Scarcely ten words.
What does Darcy do when left alone with Elizabeth for half an hour?
He adheres "most conscientiously to his book" and will not even look at her.
On what day do Elizabeth and Jane finally leave Netherfield?
Sunday, after morning service.
How does Miss Bingley's civility toward Elizabeth change at parting?
It increases very rapidly at the last moment — she even shakes hands with Elizabeth after embracing Jane most tenderly.
In what spirits does Elizabeth leave Netherfield?
In the liveliest of spirits.
How does Mrs. Bennet receive her daughters when they return home?
Not very cordially — she wonders at their coming, thinks them wrong to give so much trouble, and predicts Jane will catch cold again.
How does Mr. Bennet react to his daughters' return?
Though laconic in expressing pleasure, he is genuinely glad, having felt the loss of their importance in the family circle.
What has Mary been doing during Elizabeth and Jane's absence?
Studying thorough-bass and human nature, with extracts to admire and threadbare morality to share.
What news do Kitty and Lydia share upon their sisters' return?
Militia gossip: officers dining with their uncle, a private being flogged, and the rumor that Colonel Forster is going to be married.
What had the family circle lost during Jane and Elizabeth's absence?
Much of its animation and almost all its sense in the evening conversation.
Why is Darcy concerned about giving Elizabeth signs of admiration?
He is sensible that if such an idea had been suggested, his behavior during the last day would carry material weight in confirming or crushing it.
What is Miss Bingley's true feeling toward Elizabeth versus Jane?
Her jealousy and dislike of Elizabeth much exceed her affection for Jane (her supposed friend).