The following passage is from pages 92-93 of the novel Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.

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a second time. I am perfectly serious in my 30 refusal. You could not make me happy, and I am convinced that I am the last woman in You are too hasty, sir, she cried. the world who would make you so. Nay, You forget that I have made no answer. were your friend Lady Catherine to know Let me do it without farther loss of time. me, I am persuaded she would find me in Accept my thanks for the compliment 35 every respect ill qualified for the situation. you are paying me. I am very sensible of the honour of your proposals, but it Were it certain that Lady Catherine would is impossible for me to do otherwise think so, said Mr. Collins very gravely than decline them. but I cannot imagine that her ladyship would at all disapprove of you. And you I am not now to learn, replied Mr. 40 may be certain that when I have the honour Collins, with a formal wave of the hand, of seeing her again I shall speak in the that it is usual with young ladies to highest terms of your modesty, economy, reject the addresses of the man whom and other amiable qualifications. they secretly mean to accept, when he first applies for their favour; and that Indeed, Mr. Collins, all praise of me will be 45 sometimes the refusal is repeated a unnecessary. You must give me leave to second or even a third time. I am judge for myself, and pay me the therefore by no means discouraged by compliment of believing what I say. I wish what you have just said, and shall hope you very happy and very rich, and by to lead you to the altar ere long. refusing your hand, do all in my power to 50 prevent your being otherwise. In making me Upon my word, sir, cried Elizabeth, the offer, you must have satisfied the your hope is rather an extraordinary delicacy of your feelings with regard to my one after my declaration. I do assure family, and may take possession of you that I am not one of those young Longbourn estate whenever it falls, without ladies (if such young ladies there are) 55 any self-reproach. This matter may be who are so daring as to risk their considered, therefore, as finally settled. happiness on the chance of being asked

1. In line is A. B. C. D. E.

42, the meaning of economy Prosperity Frugality Efficiency Austerity Domesticity

2. From this passage the reader can infer that A. Mr. Collins is of the noble class B. Elizabeth is of the noble class C. Elizabeth wants to marry for money D. Lady Elizabeth is of the noble class E. Mr. Collins has already proposed once 3. Austens purpose of this passage is all of the following except A. To praise Elizabeths amiable qualifications B. To ridicule Mr. Collins C. To argue that marriage should be for love D. To make fun of social standards E. To demonstrate Elizabeths nonconformity

4. Lines 11-18 serve to A. Foreshadow Elizabeths next marriage B. Highlight Mr. Collins pomposity C. Describe Mr. Collins as an intelligent man D. Establish a stereotype of young girls E. Support Elizabeths refusal to the proposal 5. Which of the following are used to emphasize Elizabeths opinions? I. Semicolons II. Dashes III. Parentheses A. B. C. D. E. I only II only III only II and III I, II, and III

Answer Key 1. ANSWER: E The answer choice is choice E. The word economy is a term used to describe the management of household affairs, in other words, the skills needed to be a good housewife. This fits the situation and the time in which Pride and Prejudice was written. Choice A is incorrect. Although prosperity might be something Mr. Collins would speak of to another, it does not fit the context of the list; prosperity would not fit with modesty; also, a womans fortune would not matter during this time as their wealth depended on that of their future husbands. Choice B is incorrect. Although economy does mean frugality, it is not appropriate in this situation. Mr. Collins would not be praising Elizabeths ability to save money when it was the men of the family that managed money during this time. Choice C is incorrect. Efficiency does not fit the context of traits a woman would be praised for during this time period, nor does it fit the context of what Mr. Collins is trying to say. Choice D is incorrect. Austerity does not fit with modesty. It also holds the wrong meaning of severity. 2. ANSWER: D The answer choice is choice D. The reader can infer that Lady Catherine is of the noble class by her title and by the way Mr. Collins admires her. Choice A is incorrect. Mr. Collins is not of the noble class, seen from his lack of a title and admiration of Lady Catherine, who is of the noble class. Choice B is incorrect. Elizabeth is not of the noble class. Mr. Collins does not treat her the way he does Lady Catherine. Choice C is incorrect. Elizabeth specifically states that she will only marry for happiness, not for wealth. Choice E is incorrect. This is the first time Mr. Collins has proposed, seen when he implies that he will try again in the near future. 3. ANSWER: A The answer choice is choice A. Austens purpose is not to praise Elizabeths amicable qualifications. Mr. Collins only mentions this to try to change her mind about the proposal. Choice B is incorrect. One purpose of the passage is to ridicule Mr. Collins, seen through Austens use of flowery, drawn-out language when he speaks. Choice C is incorrect. Elizabeth states that marriage should be for happiness therefore, for love. This is a direct representation of Austens voice and opinions.

Choice D is incorrect. Austen makes fun of social standards through the character of Mr. Collins, who symbolizes societys expectations of marriage and women. Choice E is incorrect. By having Elizabeth refuse Mr. Collins marriage because she wants to marry for love, Austen emphasizes her nonconformity to societys rules about marriage. 4. ANSWER: B The answer choice is choice B. Mr. Collins long, drawn-out dialogue shows his self-centeredness and belief that Elizabeth will agree to his proposal. Choice A is incorrect. Mr. Collins words do not foreshadow Elizabeths next marriage as the lines are about him hoping she will accept his further attempts to marry her. Choice C is incorrect. Mr. Collins is not described as an intelligent man. He is neither witty nor eloquent; instead he is obsequious and idiotic. Choice D is incorrect. Mr. Collins is trying to think of an excuse to propose again. He only thinks he is right about young ladies to try and convince Elizabeth to accept. Choice E is incorrect. There is no context of the lines supporting Elizabeths refusal. 5. ANSWER: D The answer choice is choice D. Both dashes and parentheses are used in Elizabeths dialogue to emphasize her opinions, seen in lines 26-35. Choice A is incorrect. Semicolons are not used by Elizabeth at all in the passage. Choice B is incorrect. Although dashes are used, the answer choice does not provide the complete answer. Choice C is incorrect. Although parentheses are used, the answer choice does not provide the complete answer. Choice E is incorrect because choice A is incorrect.