Chapter 43 Practice Quiz — Pride and Prejudice
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Practice Quiz: Chapter 43
What is Elizabeth's first reaction when she sees Pemberley House from the hilltop?
She is delighted by its natural beauty. The estate is a "large, handsome stone building" on rising ground with no artificial appearance. She privately reflects that "to be mistress of Pemberley might be something!"
How does the interior of Pemberley compare to Rosings Park?
Elizabeth notes that Pemberley has "less of splendour, and more real elegance, than the furniture of Rosings." The rooms are lofty, handsome, and fitted with taste -- "neither gaudy nor uselessly fine."
What "lucky recollection" saves Elizabeth from regret about refusing Darcy?
She remembers that if she had married Darcy, she would not have been allowed to invite the Gardiners to Pemberley -- "my uncle and aunt would have been lost to me." This reminder of his class prejudice checks her regret.
What does Mrs. Reynolds say she has never heard from Darcy in his entire life?
"I have never known a cross word from him in my life, and I have known him ever since he was four years old." This is the praise Elizabeth finds most extraordinary, as she had firmly believed he was not good-tempered.
How does Mrs. Reynolds respond to the suggestion that some people call Darcy proud?
"I am sure I never saw anything of it. To my fancy, it is only because he does not rattle away like other young men." She attributes his reserved manner to quiet dignity, not arrogance.
What does the housekeeper say about Wickham during the Pemberley tour?
Pointing to Wickham's miniature, Mrs. Reynolds identifies him as "the son of her late master's steward, who had been brought up by him at his own expense," adding: "He is now gone into the army, but I am afraid he has turned out very wild."
What does Elizabeth feel while standing before Darcy's portrait in the gallery?
"A more gentle sensation towards the original than she had ever felt at the height of their acquaintance." She thinks of his regard "with a deeper sentiment of gratitude" and softens her judgment of "its impropriety of expression."
Why does Mrs. Gardiner whisper that Mrs. Reynolds's account is "not quite consistent with his behaviour to our poor friend"?
She is referring to Wickham. Mrs. Gardiner finds it hard to reconcile the housekeeper's glowing praise of Darcy with the story Wickham told about being cheated of his promised living. Elizabeth replies, "Perhaps we might be deceived."
Describe the moment when Darcy unexpectedly appears at Pemberley.
As Elizabeth turns back to look at the house, Darcy suddenly comes forward from the road leading to the stables. They are within twenty yards of each other. "Their eyes instantly met, and the cheeks of both were overspread with the deepest blush."
What is Elizabeth's biggest fear after running into Darcy at Pemberley?
She fears it might seem as if she had "purposely thrown herself in his way again." She is overcome with shame and vexation, calling her visit "the most unfortunate, the most ill-judged thing in the world."
How does Darcy react when Elizabeth introduces him to the Gardiners?
Though "surprised by the connection," he sustains it "with fortitude" and, far from leaving, turns back to walk with them and enters into easy conversation with Mr. Gardiner -- a stark contrast to his former class pride.
What does Darcy offer Mr. Gardiner during their walk?
He invites Mr. Gardiner to fish at Pemberley "as often as he chose while he continued in the neighbourhood," offering to supply him with fishing tackle and pointing out the best spots for trout.
Why does Elizabeth tell Darcy that his arrival was "very unexpected"?
She wants him to know she had been assured of his absence before visiting. She explains that the housekeeper and locals at Bakewell said he was not expected until tomorrow. He confirms that business with his steward brought him forward early.
What compliment does Mr. Gardiner pay Darcy after the visit?
"He is perfectly well behaved, polite, and unassuming." Mrs. Gardiner adds that while there is "something a little stately in him," it is "confined to his air, and is not unbecoming," and she agrees with the housekeeper that she has "seen nothing" of pride.