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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 is the name of Darcy's butler?

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

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

4. How does Darcy feel about Elizabeth's departure from Netherfield?

5. What does Fletcher convince Darcy to change into in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Darcy watch Bingley and Jane closely in Chapter 10? What conclusion does he come to?

2. How does Elizabeth respond when Darcy blames himself for her coldness in Chapter 9?

3. What do Elizabeth and Darcy talk about during their dance in Chapter 9?

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

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

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

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

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

10. How do Darcy and Elizabeth criticize each other in Chapter 7?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The English class system of the early 19th Century is a prominent theme of "An Assembly Such As This". The characters of the story must follow the social rules, and doing so often leads to obstacles, misunderstandings and denial of one's true feelings. Discuss the effects that the social rules of the high class had on the central characters of the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and interpret the secondary characters of the novel "An Assembly Such As This". Who are the secondary characters of the novel? What are their roles in the novel? What relationships do they have with the protagonist?

Essay Topic 3

According to literary critics, how does "An Assembly Such As This" compare to Austen's work "Pride and Prejudice" in terms of writing style, tone and plot? Jane Austen novels are still widely read. Why are Jane Austen novels still so popular today? Why might a pastiche or fan fiction be popular with Austen fans?

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