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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. Of what does Elizabeth say Darcy's admiration may be detrimental in Chapter 7?

2. What do Bingley and Darcy discuss while stopping at an inn in Chapter 11?

3. How does Fletcher respond when Darcy asks him if he is sorry to leave Herfordshire in Chapter 9?

4. According to Elizabeth, what must Wickham suffer his whole life for?

5. What is the name of Darcy's butler?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter 7, how does Darcy feel about Elizabeth's planned departure from Netherfield?

3. How do the Bennet's further embarrass themselves at the ball in Chapter 10?

4. Why does Darcy decide to leave the soiree in Chapter 12?

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

6. What does Hinchcliffe discuss with Darcy in Chapter 11?

7. What surprises Darcy about Elizabeth's choice of reading material in Chapter 7?

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

9. What appalls Darcy at the dinner table in Chapter 10?

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

Discuss the conclusion of the novel. What happens at the end of the novel? Is it expected? Are you satisfied with the ending? Are there any unanswered questions left?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the relationship between Bingley and Jane. How do they feel about one another when they first meet? How do their feelings progress as the novel progresses? What conflicts and obstacles do they face? Are they able to overcome these obstacles? How does Bingley treat Jane?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the author of the novel, Pamela Aidan. Is she a respected novelist? What has she achieved throughout her career? What types of novels does she write? Are there similarities between "An Assembly Such As This" and her other novels?

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