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Выберите правильный вариант ответа
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Questions 1-10
Fragment from "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen (Chapter 1)
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife. However little known the feelings or views of such a man may be on his first entering a neighbourhood, this truth is so well fixed in the minds of the surrounding families, that he is considered as the rightful property of some one or other of their daughters.
"My dear Mr. Bennet," said his lady to him one day, "have you heard that Netherfield Park is let at last?"
Mr. Bennet replied that he had not.
"But it is," returned she; "for Mrs. Long has just been here, and she told me all about it."
Mr. Bennet made no answer.
"Do you not want to know who has taken it?" cried his wife impatiently.
"You want to tell me, and I have no objection to hearing it."
This was invitation enough.
"Why, my dear, you must know, Mrs. Long says that Netherfield is taken by a young man of large fortune from the north of England; that he came down on Monday in a chaise and four to see the place, and was so much delighted with it that he agreed with Mr. Morris immediately; that he is to take possession before Michaelmas, and some of his servants are to be in the house by the end of next week."
[question text="What does the opening sentence suggest about societal views on marriage? " answers="That marriage is irrelevant in society.#*That a wealthy single man is expected to seek a wife.#That a wealthy single man should remain unmarried.#That marriage is only for those in financial need. "]
[question text="What can be inferred about Mrs. Bennet’s attitude towards the news of Netherfield Park? " answers="She is indifferent.#She is suspicious of the new tenant.#*She is eager to share the news.#She is worried about the new tenant. "]
[question text="How does Mr. Bennet respond to his wife's news about Netherfield Park? " answers="He is highly enthusiastic.#*He shows little interest.#He is annoyed by the news.#He is deeply curious. "]
[question text="What does Mrs. Bennet's impatience to share the news reveal about her character? " answers="She is indifferent to her husband's feelings.#She is naturally reserved and quiet.#*She is excitable and gossipy.#She is skeptical of new information. "]
[question text="Why does Mr. Bennet eventually listen to his wife's news about Netherfield Park? " answers="He is genuinely curious about the new tenant.#*He is amused by his wife’s enthusiasm.#He feels it is his duty as a husband.#He wants to avoid an argument. "]
[question text="What does the phrase 'This was invitation enough' imply about Mrs. Bennet’s eagerness? " answers="She needed further encouragement to speak.#She was reluctant to share the news.#*She was looking for any excuse to continue speaking.#She did not want to discuss the matter. "]
[question text="The phrase 'a chaise and four' refers to what in the context of the passage? " answers="A type of servant.#A formal contract.#*A carriage pulled by four horses.#A large estate. "]
[question text="What does Mrs. Bennet mean when she says the new tenant will 'take possession before Michaelmas'? " answers="He will become a tenant permanently.#He will move in before the end of the year.#He will take ownership by Christmas.#*He will occupy the estate before a specific date. "]
[question text="What does the passage imply about social mobility in the context of the new tenant? " answers="The new tenant is expected to quickly ascend the social ladder.#Social mobility is irrelevant in this society.#*Wealth is a primary factor in social mobility.*The new tenant is likely to face challenges due to his background. "]
[question text="Why might the surrounding families view the new tenant as 'the rightful property of some one or other of their daughters'? " answers="Because he is legally obligated to marry one of their daughters.#*Because it was a societal norm for wealthy men to marry women from local families.#Because he has promised to marry within the local community.#Because of his previous connections with the families. "]
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