The Effects of Setting on Plot, Characterization, and Theme

Question 1

Which statement identifies contextual details about the setting?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The rooms at Rosings are likely to impress the visitors.

Question 2

What do Mr. Collins’s suggestions tell us about Elizabeth?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Elizabeth is in a different social class than Lady Catherine.

Question 3

Which detail shows how the economic context affects the characterization of Lady Catherine?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Mrs. Collins performs formal introductions to Lady Catherine.

Question 4

How does the economic context of the setting contribute to the characters’ motivations?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Mr. Collins compliments each dish to impress Lady Catherine.

Question 5

What does Lady Catherine’s behavior reveal about the economic context of the setting?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Lady Catherine thinks it is appropriate to ask personal questions.

Question 6

Which statements best characterize the relationship between economic context and theme in chapter 29 of Pride and Prejudice? Check all that apply.It is only through having wealth that people can be confident.Wealth and social status are the most important things in life.It is possible to be confident regardless of one’s wealth or social status.Wealth and social status can divide one group of people from another.Avoid people with wealth and social status, because they are often impolite.Wealth and social status can hide other problems that people have.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It is possible to be confident regardless of one’s wealth or social status.; Wealth and social status can divide one group of people from another.; Wealth and social status can hide other problems that people have.

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