Quiz
In Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice', how does Mr. Darcy insult Elizabeth Bennet during his unexpected marriage proposal at Hunsford?
Chapter 1
First impressions and missed connections
Chapter 2
Sisters, suitors, and sycophants
Chapter 3
Money, marriage, and manners
Chapter 4
From page to pop culture
YOUR GOAL
Master of The art of misjudging your future spouse
Ch 1 · First impressions and missed connections
schopenhauer First Impressions and Missed Connections
First impressions lie / Draft was cast aside / Now it's read worldwide
schopenhauer During a Kent visit, Elizabeth's shocking proposal from Darcy ends in anger as she accuses him of ruining
schopenhauer Warm natural light illuminates elegant dancers swirling across the crowded Meryton assembly room
BETA
schopenhauer Sort the elopement clues to discover how Lydia's scandal threatened her family's reputation.
Fun Fact
Original title: Pride and Prejudice was originally titled First Impressions when Jane Austen wrote the first draft in 1796.
Glossary
prejudice (noun)
An unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand without knowledge, thought, or reason. Elizabeth Bennet develops this toward Mr. Darcy after he refuses to dance with her at Meryton.
An unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand without knowledge, thought, or reason. Elizabeth Bennet develops this toward Mr. Darcy after he refuses to dance with her at Meryton.
Quiz
In Jane Austen's novel 'Pride and Prejudice', Mr. Darcy's written letter to Elizabeth Bennet—representing the 'truth in black and white'—clarifies his actions regarding which two major situations that had caused their initial misunderstandings?
Quiz
During the disastrous Meryton assembly room ball in Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice,' how does Mr. Darcy famously insult Elizabeth Bennet, setting off their negative first impressions?
schopenhauer A disastrous dance at the Meryton assembly room ruins a first impression.
Quiz
Where is Elizabeth visiting when Darcy presents his disastrous first marriage proposal?
Quiz
How much is Mr. Bingley's annual income, as excitedly discussed by Mrs. Bennet?
Quiz
Which Bennet sister runs away with George Wickham, threatening the family with social ruin?