Question 1 • (OC27) ENG 4-1001400-S1-VRobinson-VOL7006P
Read the excerpt from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.Mrs. Hurst and her sister allowed it to be so—but still they admired her and liked her, and pronounced her to be a sweet girl, and one whom they should not object to know more of. Miss Bennet was therefore established as a sweet girl, and their brother felt authorised by such commendation to think of her as he chose.
Answer
A
The control of Mr. Bingley’s sisters over him creates a tense mood.
B
The affection of Mr. Bingley’s sisters for Miss Bennet creates an exciting mood.
C
The influence of Mr. Bingley’s sisters on him creates a humorous mood.
D
The admiration of Mr. Bingley’s sisters for Miss Bennet creates an optimistic mood.
Explanation
The passage humorously suggests that Mr. Bingley treats his sisters’ mild approval as permission to think whatever he likes about Miss Bennet. Their influence is not shown as controlling, and the tone is more wry than exciting or optimistic. Therefore, the sisters’ influence creates a humorous mood.
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