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

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

3. Why does Darcy practice his sword in Chapter 11?

4. What of the following does Darcy NOT ask Miss Bingley to do in Chapter 10?

5. Why does Darcy closely watch Bingley in Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who is Lord Dyford Brougham?

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

5. Why is Bingley annoyed during the ball in Chapter 9?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the setting of the novel. How does the setting affect the plot and the characters? How do Darcy, Bingley and Miss Bingley view the country versus the city setting? What do the Bingley sisters think of the characters who live in the country?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Write a comparison essay of Mr. Bingley and Darcy. How are they similar? How are they different? How do they approach life differently?

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