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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. Why is Elizabeth so surprised to see Mr. Darcy in his own house?

2. What does Bingley do with Mr. Bennet on his second visit to Longbourn after dining there?

3. Why is Elizabeth sad to leave Charlotte?

4. What is Jane's reaction to the news that Elizabeth and Darcy are engaged?

5. How much does Wickham ask for per year in order to marry Lydia?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Elizabeth look forward to after Lydia leaves to Brighton?

2. Why is Mr. Bennet so amused by Mr. Collins' letter to him congratulating him on Elizabeth's engagement to Mr. Darcy?

3. Why do Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth not speak to each other when he comes to dine at Longbourn after Lydia's marriage?

4. Who is the first person that Elizabeth tells about Lydia's elopement?

5. How does Elizabeth find out the truth about the bad history between Mr. Darcy and Mr. Wickham?

6. Who asked Lydia to keep his presence at her wedding a secret?

7. What does Caroline start to do the moment that Elizabeth leaves Pemberley after returning Georgiana's visit to her?

8. Who is the only person Elizabeth tells about her proposal from Mr. Darcy?

9. What kind of affection does Elizabeth witness between Mr. Bingley and Georgiana when they all visit her at the inn in Derbyshire?

10. What is the first thing that Mrs. Bennet does the minute she hears that Lydia is to be married?

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

Lady Catherine DeBourgh and Mrs. Bennet are very similar in nature although very different in many other areas. What are some of these intrinsic differences and similarities, and what message(s) was Austen was trying to send with these two characters?

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