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  1. Where, according to Mrs Philips, were Colonel Forster and Captain Carter often to be found when they first came to Meryton?
    ANSWER:  Miss Watson's

  2. At a later time, where are these same two officers seen more often by Mrs Philips?
    ANSWER: Clarke's Library

  3. Having walked to Netherfield to be with Jane in her illness, at what time is Elizabeth summoned to dinner on the first evening she spends there?
    ANSWER: Half past six

  4. When Elizabeth returns to the Netherfield drawing room later that evening, what is the rest of the party occupied with?
    ANSWER: Playing at loo

  5. What is the name of the apothecary who treats Jane when she is sick at Netherfield?
    ANSWER: Mr Jones

  6. Precisely when does Mr Collins propose arriving at Longbourn on his first visit?
    ANSWER: Monday, November 18, by 4 o'clock

  7. How many sermons has Lady Catherine heard Mr Collins preach before his first trip to Longbourn?
    ANSWER: Two

  8. Lydia reports that Mr Philips thinks of turning away which servant?
    ANSWER: Richard

  9. At Mrs Philips' party, how much does Mr Collins lose at whist?
    ANSWER: Five shillings

  10. Who is Elizabeth's second partner at the Netherfield ball? 
    ANSWER: "An officer," name unspecified

  11. After Elizabeth rejects Mr Collins, her mother accuses her of caring no more for the rest of the family than if they were at what place? 
    ANSWER: York

  12. On what day of the week does Mr Collins depart from Longbourn, and on what day is his promised letter of thanks received?
    ANSWER: Saturday & Tuesday

  13. In Miss Bingley's first letter to Jane from London, Mr Darcy's plans with regard to what subject are mentioned by Miss Bingley with raptures?
    ANSWER: New furniture

  14. What is the occasion of Mr & Mrs Gardiner's first visit to Longbourn, and how long do they stay?
    ANSWER: They come for Christmas, and they stay a week

  15. On what day of the week are Charlotte & Mr Collins married?
    ANSWER: Thursday

  16. How far is the trip from Longbourn to Gracechurch Street?
    ANSWER: 24 miles

  17. What is the first thing Mr Collins points out about his home to Elizabeth and his other visitors?
    ANSWER: The neatness of the entrance

  18. How far is the walk to Rosings from the parsonage?
    ANSWER: About half a mile

  19. What young ladies all play the piano, according to Lady Catherine, though their father's income is not as good as Mr Bennet's?
    ANSWER: The Miss Webbs

  20. How many of Mrs Jenkinson's nieces have been delightfully situated as governesses through Lady Catherine's means?
    ANSWER: Four

  21. What two card games are played after tea on Elizabeth's first evening at Rosings?
    ANSWER: Quadrille and Cassino

  22. On what day after Darcy's arrival are the Hunsford party finally invited to come to Rosings again?
    ANSWER: Easter Sunday

  23. What compliment does Lady Catherine pay to Elizabeth on her musical ability?
    ANSWER: She has a very good notion of fingering

  24. From what hour is Darcy's explanatory letter to Elizabeth dated?
    ANSWER: Eight o'clock in the morning

  25. How much cash did Mr Darcy's father leave to George Wickham in his will?
    ANSWER: One thousand pounds

  26. How long does Elizabeth wander in the lane after Mr Darcy gives her his letter?
    ANSWER: Two hours 

  27. When does Lady Catherine plan to go to London?
    ANSWER: Early in June

  28. Who does not object to riding on Lady Catherine's barouche box?
    ANSWER: Dawson

  29. What was Mr Darcy's mother's name?
    ANSWER: Lady Anne Darcy

  30. How long did Mr Darcy & Colonel Fitzwilliam stay at Rosings?
    ANSWER: Nearly three weeks

  31. What is the name of the servant whom Lady Catherine tells Mrs Collins must be sent to attend Elizabeth and Maria Lucas when they leave Hunsford?
    ANSWER: John 

  32. How many times did the Hunsford party dine at Rosings during Elizabeth's visit?
    ANSWER: Nine

  33. How many times did the Hunsford party have tea at Rosings during Elizabeth's visit?
    ANSWER: Twice

  34. On what day of the week do Elizabeth & Maria leave Hunsford?
    ANSWER: Saturday

  35. When do Elizabeth & Maria leave London to go home?
    ANSWER: The second week in May

  36. What are the first names of the two Miss Harringtons?
    ANSWER: Pen and Harriet 

  37. What are the ages of the Gardiners two eldest children?
    ANSWER: Six and eight years old

  38. What is the first room the housekeeper shows Elizabeth and the Gardiners when they come to see Pemberley?
    ANSWER: The dining-parlour

  39. How many years before Elizabeth first sees it was Darcy's miniature painted?
    ANSWER: Eight

  40. How old was Miss Darcy when her miniature was painted?
    ANSWER: Eight years old

  41. What proportion of his time does the housekeeper estimate Mr Darcy spends at Pemberley?
    ANSWER: Half

  42. Some drawings by Miss Darcy, which Elizabeth looks at, are done in what medium?
    ANSWER: Crayons

  43. When Darcy brings his sister to Lambton to meet Elizabeth, what kind of vehicle do they come in?
    ANSWER: A curricle

  44. What three kinds of fruit are served at Pemberley when Elizabeth & Mrs Gardiner call on Miss Darcy?
    ANSWER: Grapes, nectarines, & peaches

  45. At what hour were Lydia and Wickham first missed at Brighton?
    ANSWER: Eight in the morning

  46. In the last place they were reported seen, they removed from a chaise into what kind of vehicle?
    ANSWER: A hackney-coach

  47. At what two Hertfordshire towns did Colonel Forster enquire after the elopers?
    ANSWER: Barnet & Hatfield

  48. What is Mrs Forster's first name?
    ANSWER: Harriet

  49. In the letter Lydia writes just before she elopes, to whom does she ask to have her excuses made, for not keeping her engagement to dance with him that night?
    ANSWER: Pratt

  50. What is the name of the servant sent to fetch the Gardiners back to the inn after Elizabeth receives Jane's letters?
    ANSWER: John

  51. Where were Lydia & Wickham last known to have changed horses?
    ANSWER: Epsom

  52. To what place does Colonel Forster easily trace the elopers?
    ANSWER: Clapham

  53. Who has a house in Edward Street?
    ANSWER: Mrs Younge

  54. Mr Bennet tells Kitty he would not trust her so near to Brighton as what place?
    ANSWER: East Bourne

  55. How much does Colonel Forster estimate Wickhams debts in Brighton to be?
    ANSWER: More than a thousand pounds

  56. How soon after Mr Bennet's return to Longbourn does he receive an express from Mr Gardiner giving news of the elopers?
    ANSWER: Two days

  57. Who or what is Haggerston?
    ANSWER: The man Mr Gardiner employs to write up Lydia's marriage settlement

  58. Lydia says her uncle was called away on business just before the wedding by whom?
    ANSWER: Mr Stone

  59. In which newspapers was Lydia Bennet's marriage announced?
    ANSWER: The Times and the Courier

  60. What is the name of the village where Wickham says he ought to have had a living?
    ANSWER: Kympton 

  61. From whom does Mrs Philips learn of Mr Bingley's expected return to Netherfield?
    ANSWER: Mrs Nicholls, the Netherfield cook

  62. After returning to Netherfield, how soon do Mr Bingley & Mr Darcy call at Longbourn?
    ANSWER: The third morning after their arrival

  63. Where did Miss Bingley and her friends go after they left Pemberley?
    ANSWER: Scarborough 

  64. At the dinner party Mrs Bennet gives when the gentlemen return to Netherfield, Mr Darcy acknowledges to her that which dish was remarkably well done?
    ANSWER: The partridges

  65. What is Elizabeth doing while Bingley is proposing to Jane?
    ANSWER: Writing a letter

  66. When Jane & Bingley become engaged, what request does Kitty make of Jane?
    ANSWER: That there will be a few balls at Netherfield every winter

  67. When Mr Darcy returns to Longbourn the day after he and Elizabeth have become engaged, where does Mrs Bennet advise Mr Darcy, Elizabeth, and Kitty to walk?
    ANSWER: Oakham Mount

  68. How long do Jane & Mr Bingley live at Netherfield after their marriage?
    ANSWER: A twelvemonth

  69. When the Bingleys move away from Netherfield, they settle within how many miles of Pemberley?
    ANSWER: Thirty

  70. What kind of position does Lydia hope Mrs Darcy will help obtain for Wickham?
    ANSWER: A place at court, of about three or four hundred a year

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