Chapter 9 Practice Quiz — Pride and Prejudice
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Practice Quiz: Chapter 9
Who accompanies Mrs. Bennet to Netherfield in Chapter 9?
Her two youngest daughters, Kitty and Lydia.
Why does Mrs. Bennet not want Jane to be moved from Netherfield?
Because Jane's continued stay keeps her close to Mr. Bingley, improving the chances of a match.
Who is the apothecary who visits Jane at Netherfield?
Mr. Jones.
What does Mrs. Bennet compliment about Mr. Bingley's home?
She praises his "sweet room" and the "charming prospect over the gravel walk," calling Netherfield unequalled in the country.
What does Bingley say about his own temperament regarding decisions?
"Whatever I do is done in a hurry," meaning if he resolved to quit Netherfield, he would probably be off in five minutes.
What does Elizabeth mean when she tells Bingley she understands him "perfectly"?
She is acknowledging his straightforward, open character, though Bingley worries that being easily seen through is "pitiful."
What does Mrs. Bennet scold Elizabeth for during the visit?
Running on "in the wild manner that you are suffered to do at home," warning her to remember where she is.
What does Darcy say about country neighbourhoods?
That "the country can in general supply but a few subjects for such a study" because one moves in "a very confined and unvarying society."
How does Elizabeth respond when her mother argues with Darcy about country life?
She blushes for her mother and tries to correct the misunderstanding, saying Darcy only meant there was less variety of people in the country.
How many families does Mrs. Bennet claim they dine with?
Four-and-twenty families.
What does Mrs. Bennet say about Sir William Lucas?
That he is "an agreeable man," "so much the man of fashion," and "so genteel and easy," contrasting him with "those persons who fancy themselves very important, and never open their mouths" (a jab at Darcy).
How does Mrs. Bennet insult Charlotte Lucas?
She says Charlotte is "very plain" and claims Lady Lucas herself has said so and envied Mrs. Bennet for Jane's beauty.
What story does Mrs. Bennet tell about a man at her brother Gardiner's house?
That when Jane was only fifteen, a man was so in love with her that everyone thought he would propose, and he wrote verses about her.
What does Elizabeth say about poetry and love?
"I wonder who first discovered the efficacy of poetry in driving away love!" She argues that one good sonnet will starve a slight inclination entirely away.
What does Darcy say about poetry and love?
"I have been used to consider poetry as the food of love."
How does Elizabeth distinguish between strong and weak love in relation to poetry?
She says poetry nourishes a "fine, stout, healthy love" but will destroy "a slight, thin sort of inclination."
How does Darcy react to Elizabeth's witty reply about poetry?
He "only smiled," which Elizabeth notes as a rare response from him.
Who is described as "a stout, well-grown girl of fifteen" with "high animal spirits"?
Lydia Bennet, the youngest daughter.
What does Lydia remind Bingley about at the end of the visit?
His promise to give a ball at Netherfield when he first came into the country.
When does Bingley agree to hold the ball?
After Jane recovers. He says Lydia may name the very day once her sister is well.
What regiment does Lydia mention wanting to host a ball?
Colonel Forster's regiment, stationed at Meryton.
What does Miss Bingley tease Darcy about after the Bennets leave?
She makes witticisms about Elizabeth's "fine eyes," but Darcy refuses to join in censuring Elizabeth.