Chapter 38 Practice Quiz — Pride and Prejudice
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Practice Quiz: Chapter 38
When does Mr. Collins deliver his farewell speech to Elizabeth?
On Saturday morning at breakfast, arriving "a few minutes before the others appeared" to seize the opportunity for his parting civilities, which he considers "indispensably necessary."
How does Mr. Collins describe his own home during his farewell?
He calls it a "humble abode" with "plain manner of living, our small rooms and few domestics, and the little we see of the world," suggesting Hunsford must be "extremely dull" for Elizabeth -- while simultaneously boasting of their connection to Rosings.
What remarkable claim does Mr. Collins make about his marriage to Charlotte?
He declares that he and Charlotte have "but one mind and one way of thinking" and a "most remarkable resemblance of character and ideas," claiming they "seem to have been designed for each other" -- dramatically ironic given their marriage of convenience.
What are Elizabeth's private thoughts about Charlotte's situation?
"Poor Charlotte! it was melancholy to leave her to such society!" However, Elizabeth acknowledges Charlotte "had chosen it with her eyes open" and that Charlotte does not seem to ask for compassion, finding satisfaction in her home, housekeeping, parish, and poultry.
What comically belated reminder does Mr. Collins make as the carriage door is closing?
He "suddenly reminded them, with some consternation, that they had hitherto forgotten to leave any message for the ladies at Rosings," then helpfully assumes they will wish to send their "humble respects" and "grateful thanks" to Lady Catherine.
What does Maria Lucas excitedly recount after their departure?
"We have dined nine times at Rosings, besides drinking tea there twice! How much I shall have to tell!" Her innocent social accounting contrasts with the gravity of Elizabeth's secret experiences.
What is Elizabeth's private response to Maria's excitement?
"And how much I shall have to conceal!" -- referring to Darcy's proposal, his letter, the truth about Wickham, and the Georgiana elopement story, none of which she can share freely.
Where do Elizabeth and Maria stay in London, and how long does the journey take?
They stay at Mr. Gardiner's house in London, arriving "within four hours of their leaving Hunsford." They plan to remain there "a few days" before continuing to Longbourn.
What is Jane's condition when Elizabeth sees her in London?
Jane "looked well," but Elizabeth has "little opportunity of studying her spirits" because Mrs. Gardiner has arranged "various engagements" for them during their stay.
Why does Elizabeth resist telling Jane about Darcy's proposal?
She remains in a "state of indecision" about how much to reveal, and she fears that once she begins the subject, she might be "hurried into repeating something of Bingley which might only grieve her sister further."
What temptation does Elizabeth feel regarding her secret?
She knows revealing Darcy's proposal would "exceedingly astonish Jane" and would "highly gratify whatever of her own vanity she had not yet been able to reason away" -- showing her honest self-awareness about mixed motives.
What does Elizabeth plan to do once she reaches Longbourn?
She plans to observe Jane's spirits at leisure before deciding what to communicate, since "at Longbourn there would be leisure enough for observation."