Context (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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In what year was Pride and Prejudice published?
In what year was Pride and Prejudice published?
1813
During which historical period is Pride and Prejudice set?
During which historical period is Pride and Prejudice set?
Regency period
Which social class does Pride and Prejudice primarily focus on?
Which social class does Pride and Prejudice primarily focus on?
Landed gentry
For whom were social status and financial stability particularly important in Regency England?
For whom were social status and financial stability particularly important in Regency England?
Women
What was marriage often seen as a means of securing in Regency England?
What was marriage often seen as a means of securing in Regency England?
Financial security & social status
What type of marriages does Austen portray as more fulfilling in Pride and Prejudice?
What type of marriages does Austen portray as more fulfilling in Pride and Prejudice?
Based on love, respect & understanding
Why does Charlotte Lucas marry in Pride and Prejudice?
Why does Charlotte Lucas marry in Pride and Prejudice?
For financial security
What is the basis of Elizabeth Bennet's marriage in the novel?
What is the basis of Elizabeth Bennet's marriage in the novel?
Love
What was Jane Austen particularly known for in her writing?
What was Jane Austen particularly known for in her writing?
Sharp social commentary
On what basis were individuals judged in Regency England's rigid social hierarchy?
On what basis were individuals judged in Regency England's rigid social hierarchy?
Wealth & connections not character
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
What does Elizabeth's rejection of Mr. Collins demonstrate?
What does Elizabeth's rejection of Mr. Collins demonstrate?
Self-respect & independence
What does Austen advocate for through Darcy and Elizabeth's characters?
What does Austen advocate for through Darcy and Elizabeth's characters?
Nuanced understanding of human worth