From Pride and Prejudice The village of Longbourn was only one mile from Meryton; a most convenient distance for the young ladies, who were usually ternpted
thither three or four tirmes a week, to pay their duty to their aunt and to a miliner's shop just over the way. The two youngest of the family.
Catherine and Lydla, were particularly frequet in these attentions; their minds were more vacant than their sisters, and when nothing better
offered, a walk to Meryton was necessary to amuse their morning hours and furnish conversation for the evening and however bare of news the
COuntry in general might be, they always contrived to learn sorme from their aunt. At present, Indeed, they were well supplied both with news and
happiness by the recent arrival of a rnilitia regiment in the neighbourhood; it was to remain the whole winter, and Meryton was the headquarters.
Their visits to Mrs. Phillips were now productive of the most interesting intelligence. Every day added sornething to their knowledge of the
officers' narnes arnd connections. Their lodgings were not long a secret, and at length they began to know the bfficers themselves. Mr. Philips
What is Mr. Bennet's attitude toward Catherine and Lydia's behavior?
O1. They should continue to socialize with their relatives and with the officers stationed in Meryton.
O2. They should study and become more educated so that they are not percelved as foolish or sily.
O3. They should be more dignified in public and should find topics of discussion other than that of meeting men.
O4. They should continue to behave in a cdever way in order to attract the attention of men whom they might marry. I’m