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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. Whose tradition is it to spend Christmas at Pemberley?

2. Who does Darcy tell Bingley is not invited to Netherfield in Chapter 8?

3. What does Darcy conclude about Jane's feelings for Bingley in Chapter 10?

4. Who is seated across from Darcy in Chapter 10?

5. Why had Georgiana sent a letter requesting money in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Darcy instruct Miss Bingley to do to keep Jane and Bingley apart?

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

3. How do Darcy and Bingley feel about attending Lady Melbourne's soiree?

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

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

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

7. What disturbance takes place at the church in Chapter 8?

8. Who is Lord Dyford Brougham?

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

10. Why is Fletcher overly concerned with Darcy's clothes at the beginning of Chapter 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Love and romance are major themes of the story. Discuss the pairings of the following couples, the issues they faced and whether you believe they will have a happy ending:

a) Darcy and Elizabeth

b) Bingley and Jane

c) Darcy and Miss Bingley

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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