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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is caught in the middle of a disturbance following the sermon in Chapter 8?

2. What is Dy going to help Darcy do at Lady Melbourne's soiree?

3. What does Elizabeth suggest Darcy comment on during their dance in Chapter 9?

4. Where does Bingley suggest going with Darcy on Tuesday in Chapter 8?

5. What is Darcy's horse named?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens during Darcy's and Bingley's trip to Meryton in Chapter 8?

2. How do Darcy and Elizabeth criticize each other in Chapter 7?

3. What does Georgiana's letter to Darcy say in Chapter 8?

4. How does Bingley respond when Darcy asks him about Jane's regard for him?

5. What do Elizabeth and Darcy talk about during their dance in Chapter 9?

6. What reason does Darcy give for turning down Miss Bingley's invitation to join her and Elizabeth on a walk around the room?

7. How does Darcy dress for Lady Melbourne's soiree?

8. Describe Bingley's and Darcy's entrance to Lady Melbourne's soiree.

9. How does Elizabeth respond when Darcy asks her about their encounter in Meryton in Chapter 9?

10. What do Darcy and Bingley talk about during their journey in Chapter 11?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The English class system of the early 19th Century is a prominent theme of "An Assembly Such As This". The characters of the story must follow the social rules, and doing so often leads to obstacles, misunderstandings and denial of one's true feelings. Discuss the effects that the social rules of the high class had on the central characters of the novel.

Essay Topic 2

According to literary critics, how does "An Assembly Such As This" compare to Austen's work "Pride and Prejudice" in terms of writing style, tone and plot? Jane Austen novels are still widely read. Why are Jane Austen novels still so popular today? Why might a pastiche or fan fiction be popular with Austen fans?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the motif of marriage in the novel "An Assembly Such As This". Why is marriage so important to the characters of the novel? How is marriage portrayed in the novel? How does Darcy view marriage? Whose marriage does he try to put a stop to and why?

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