Chapter 34 Practice Quiz — Pride and Prejudice
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Practice Quiz: Chapter 34
What is Elizabeth doing alone at the Parsonage when Darcy arrives?
Rereading all of Jane's letters from Kent, deliberately trying to exasperate herself against Darcy by noticing every sentence that conveys uneasiness and lack of cheerfulness.
What consolation does Elizabeth take about Darcy before his surprise visit?
That his visit to Rosings will end the day after next, and that in less than a fortnight she will be with Jane again and able to help restore her spirits.
Who does Elizabeth initially expect when the doorbell rings?
Colonel Fitzwilliam, who had once before called late in the evening and might come to inquire after her health.
What does Darcy do before speaking his famous declaration?
He inquires hurriedly after Elizabeth's health, sits down briefly, then gets up and walks about the room in agitation before approaching her.
What are Darcy's exact opening words in his proposal?
"In vain I have struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you."
What is wrong with Darcy's proposal besides the words themselves?
He dwells on Elizabeth's inferiority, the degradation of the match, and the family obstacles, being "not more eloquent on the subject of tenderness than of pride."
How does Darcy appear as he awaits Elizabeth's answer?
He "spoke of apprehension and anxiety, but his countenance expressed real security" -- he has no doubt of a favorable answer.
What is the first grievance Elizabeth raises in refusing Darcy?
His insulting manner of proposing -- telling her he loves her against his will, against his reason, and even against his character, which she considers excuse enough for incivility.
What is the second grievance Elizabeth raises against Darcy?
That he has been "the means of ruining, perhaps for ever, the happiness of a most beloved sister" by separating Jane from Bingley.
What is the third grievance Elizabeth raises against Darcy?
His treatment of Mr. Wickham -- she accuses Darcy of reducing Wickham to poverty, withholding advantages designed for him, and depriving him of independence.
How does Darcy respond to the accusation about separating Bingley and Jane?
"I have no wish of denying that I did everything in my power to separate my friend from your sister, or that I rejoice in my success. Towards him I have been kinder than towards myself."
What does Darcy say about disguise during the argument?
"Disguise of every sort is my abhorrence." He argues that he was honest about his struggles rather than flattering Elizabeth into believing his love was unqualified.
What is Elizabeth's most devastating line in the rejection?
That from the first moment of their acquaintance, his arrogance and conceit formed "the groundwork of disapprobation," and he was "the last man in the world whom I could ever be prevailed on to marry."
What are Darcy's final words before leaving?
"You have said quite enough, madam. I perfectly comprehend your feelings, and have now only to be ashamed of what my own have been. Forgive me for having taken up so much of your time."
What does Elizabeth do immediately after Darcy leaves?
From actual weakness she sits down and cries for half an hour, overwhelmed by the tumult of her mind and the astonishing revelation.
What does Elizabeth find "gratifying" despite her anger?
That she had "inspired unconsciously so strong an affection" -- it is flattering that Darcy loved her enough to propose despite all his objections.
Why does Elizabeth hurry to her room at the end of the chapter?
She hears Lady Catherine's carriage returning and feels unequal to encountering Charlotte's observation, so she retreats before Charlotte can notice her agitation.