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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 does Darcy dissuade Bingley from rushing into in Chapter 11?

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

3. What does Darcy do in the coach instead of continuing the conversation with Bingley from the inn?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Georgiana's letter to Darcy say in Chapter 8?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discuss Aidan's use of foreshadowing in the novel "An Assembly Such As This". What aspects of the plot does she use foreshadowing to hint at? What does the reader learn of Darcy's feelings for Elizabeth before he does through foreshadowing? What does Darcy's distaste for Elizabeth's family foreshadow?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the motif of jealousy in the novel "An Assembly Such As This". What is Miss Bingley jealous of? Does Darcy ever show signs of jealousy? What is Bingley jealous of? What do these feelings tell the reader about the feelings of these characters?

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