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Pride and Prejudice

by Jane Austen

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Lady Catherine De Bourgh in Pride and Prejudice Quiz

Lady Catherine De Bourgh thinks she knows what is best for everyone, especially her wealthy nephew, Fitzwilliam Darcy. Be sure you understand the purpose of this meddlesome dowager by taking the quiz over her character in Austen's Pride and Prejudice from eNotes.

  1. Lady Catherine De Bourgh wants ____________ to marry her daughter.

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  2. To whom does Lady de Bourgh acts as benefactor?

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  3. Which of the following best characterizes Lady Catherine De Bourgh's manner of speaking?

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  4. How is Lady Catherine De Bourgh related to Darcy?

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  5. Who speaks frankly to Lady Catherine De Bourgh?

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