Chapter 30 Practice Quiz — Pride and Prejudice
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Practice Quiz: Chapter 30
How long does Sir William Lucas stay at Hunsford before departing?
Only one week, but long enough to convince him that Charlotte is comfortably settled with an excellent husband and neighbor.
How does Mr. Collins spend his time between breakfast and dinner?
He works in the garden, reads and writes in his book-room, or looks out the front window at the road -- all of which keep him away from the ladies.
Why does Charlotte choose a back-facing sitting room for the ladies?
To keep the ladies separated from Mr. Collins, whose book-room faces the road. If they sat in an equally lively room, he would spend far less time in his own apartment.
What does Mr. Collins always report to the ladies from his window?
Which carriages pass along the lane, and especially how often Miss de Bourgh drives by in her phaeton -- news he "never failed coming to inform them of."
How often does Mr. Collins walk to Rosings, and why?
Very few days pass without a visit. Elizabeth suspects he is motivated by the possibility of other family livings to be disposed of, not just devotion.
How does Lady Catherine behave when she visits the Parsonage?
She examines their employments, critiques their work, finds fault with the furniture arrangement, detects the housemaid in negligence, and judges Mrs. Collins's joints of meat as too large.
How does Elizabeth describe Lady Catherine's role in the parish?
Though not officially in commission of the peace, Lady Catherine is "a most active magistrate in her own parish," settling disputes, silencing complaints, and scolding cottagers "into harmony and plenty."
How often does the Collins family dine at Rosings?
About twice a week. After Sir William's departure and with only one card-table in the evening, each dinner is essentially the counterpart of the first.
Where is Elizabeth's favorite walk at Hunsford?
Along a nice sheltered path in an open grove edging Rosings Park, where no one else seems to go and where she feels beyond Lady Catherine's curiosity.
What news arrives as Easter approaches?
Mr. Darcy is expected at Rosings within a few weeks, which Lady Catherine discusses with the greatest satisfaction and highest admiration.
Why is Elizabeth partly amused by the prospect of Darcy's arrival?
She anticipates observing how hopeless Miss Bingley's designs on Darcy are, since he is "evidently destined" by Lady Catherine to marry Miss de Bourgh.
How does Mr. Collins learn of Darcy's arrival?
He spends the whole morning walking within view of the lodges on Hunsford Lane, bows as the carriage turns into the park, and hurries home with the intelligence.
Who accompanies Darcy to Rosings?
Colonel Fitzwilliam, the younger son of Darcy's uncle Lord ----, described as about thirty, not handsome, but "in person and address most truly the gentleman."
What does Charlotte credit Elizabeth for when the gentlemen visit?
Charlotte teases: "I may thank you, Eliza, for this piece of civility. Mr. Darcy would never have come so soon to wait upon me," implying Darcy came to see Elizabeth.
How do Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam differ in their behavior during the visit?
Colonel Fitzwilliam enters conversation directly with readiness and ease, while Darcy makes only a slight observation to Mrs. Collins and then sits silently for some time.
What pointed remark does Elizabeth make to Darcy about Jane?
"My eldest sister has been in town these three months. Have you never happened to see her there?" She watches for any sign he is conscious of separating Bingley from Jane.
How does Darcy respond to Elizabeth's question about Jane?
He looks "a little confused" and answers that he has never been so fortunate as to meet Miss Bennet. The subject is pursued no farther.