Pride & Prejudice: Context (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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When was Pride and Prejudice published?
When was Pride and Prejudice published?
1813
During which period is Pride and Prejudice set?
During which period is Pride and Prejudice set?
Regency period
Which social class does Pride and Prejudice primarily reflect the concerns of?
Which social class does Pride and Prejudice primarily reflect the concerns of?
Landed gentry
What economic change is mentioned as affecting the landed gentry?
What economic change is mentioned as affecting the landed gentry?
Rise of industrialisation
In Regency England, marriage was often seen as a means of securing what?
In Regency England, marriage was often seen as a means of securing what?
Financial security & social status
Why does Charlotte Lucas marry in the novel?
Why does Charlotte Lucas marry in the novel?
For financial security
What type of marriages does Austen portray as more fulfilling?
What type of marriages does Austen portray as more fulfilling?
Based on love & mutual respect
What was Jane Austen known for?
What was Jane Austen known for?
Sharp social commentary
In Regency society, how were individuals often judged according to the novel?
In Regency society, how were individuals often judged according to the novel?
Based on wealth & connections
What limitation does the novel explore regarding judgement?
What limitation does the novel explore regarding judgement?
Judging based on first impressions
What was often the only means for women to secure stability in Regency society?
What was often the only means for women to secure stability in Regency society?
Marriage
Elizabeth's rejection of Mr Collins' proposal highlights what qualities?
Elizabeth's rejection of Mr Collins' proposal highlights what qualities?
Self-respect & independence