Question 828 • Crowley Credit Recovery Algebra II B
Read the excerpt from chapter 29 of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.From the entrance-hall, of which Mr. Collins pointed out, with a rapturous air, the fine proportion and the finished ornaments, they followed the servants through an ante-chamber, to the room where Lady Catherine, her daughter, and Mrs. Jenkinson were sitting. Her ladyship, with great condescension, arose to receive them; and as Mrs. Collins had settled it with her husband that the office of introduction should be hers, it was performed in a proper manner, without any of those apologies and thanks which he would have thought necessary.
Answer
A
They are conscious of performing proper introductions to impress Lady Catherine.
B
They are distracted by the house’s details and are surprised by Lady Catherine.
C
They are so excited at the rich surroundings that they rush to meet Lady Catherine.
D
They become nervous and disagree on how to properly greet Lady Catherine.
Explanation
Mrs. Collins and her husband have agreed that she will introduce the visitors, and she does so “in a proper manner.” The narrator adds that she avoids the apologies and thanks Mr. Collins would have considered necessary, showing that the couple are aware of how to conduct the introduction. This best matches the choice about performing proper introductions to impress Lady Catherine.
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