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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. What does Lydia say to Lord Lucas when he comes bearing news of his daughter's upcoming nuptials?

2. Who do the Bennet sisters meet on their walk to Meryton while Mr. Collins is visiting?

3. What does Elizabeth do when she hears Mr. Darcy slight her at the first ball of the book?

4. What is Mr. Collin's profession?

5. What is the name of the man who has just bought Netherfield?

Short Essay Questions

1. How often does Mr. Collins usually dine at Rosings with Lady Catherine?

2. What does Jane do when she hears of the engagement between Charlotte and Mr. Collins?

3. How does Mr. Bingley calm the discussion between Elizabeth and Darcy on Elizabeth's second night at Netherfield?

4. What does Elizabeth do after hearing that Jane is too sick to come home from Netherfield?

5. What is Elizabeth's response to Mr. Collins' proposal for marriage?

6. Who is the visitor that Mr. Bennet is expecting for dinner the night after Elizabeth and Jane return from their stay at Netherfield?

7. What does Mr. Bennet's cousin speak about almost obsessively during his visit at Longbourn?

8. What are Elizabeth's immediate feelings of Mr. Bingley and his sisters when she first meets them?

9. Who succeeds in engaging Mr. Darcy in conversation on the first evening Jane is well enough to come down to the drawing room while staying at Netherfield?

10. What about Mr. Collins embarrasses Elizabeth during the ball at Netherfield?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

Essay Topic 2

Elizabeth receives three different proposals during the course of this book. Describe each of these events, as well as the reasons for Elizabeth's responses to them. How do these proposals each affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

The characters in this book each had their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and describe their main motivation throughout the book and how this goal affected the characters around them.

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