Question

I’m chapter 10 of pride and prejudice, why does elizibeth stay silent after the first time mr darcy asks her to dance

A. She was thinking how to respond

B. She did not hear me darcy

C. She did not want to appear too eager

D. She was in shock

Answer 1

: Answer C. She did not want to appear too eager.

Elizabeth was taken aback by the sudden proposal and was worried that if she accepted too quickly it could make her appear eager or desperate. Therefore, she stayed silent for a few moments before responding.