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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Miss Lucas say about Mr. Darcy after the first ball of the book?
(a) That she pities him and his loneliness.
(b) That he was raised to be selfish, so it isn't all his fault.
(c) That he has every right to be prideful.
(d) That he is silly to fear.

2. How does Elizabeth describe her first reaction to Lady Catherine?
(a) Thin and sickly.
(b) Shrewd and arrogant.
(c) Large and haughty.
(d) Proud and loud.

3. Who is to inherit Longbourn when Mr. Bennet dies?
(a) Mr. Bennet.
(b) The sisters, all equally.
(c) Jane.
(d) Mr. Collins.

4. Who is Mr. Collins closely associated with that gives him great pride?
(a) Lord Faltwater.
(b) Mr. Bingley.
(c) Mr. Darcy.
(d) Catherine DeBourgh.

5. How many times does Darcy dance at the first ball of the book?
(a) 2.
(b) 12.
(c) 3.
(d) 10.

6. Who is Mr. Bennett's favorite daughter?
(a) Mary.
(b) Kitty.
(c) Jane.
(d) Elizabeth.

7. What does Mary spend most of her time doing?
(a) Singing.
(b) Writing.
(c) Gossiping.
(d) Reading.

8. Who is always close by Elizabeth as she dines at Rosings one day after church?
(a) Charlotte.
(b) Mr. Darcy.
(c) Lady Catherine.
(d) Mr. Collins.

9. Why are Mr. Bennet's closest relatives not to inherit his house and fortune after he dies?
(a) He does not trust them to do what is wise with the property.
(b) They are all females.
(c) He feels ashamed of his closest relations.
(d) He promised his father to care for his cousin.

10. What favor does Mr. Collins ask of Elizabeth after Bingley and his sisters visit Longbourn?
(a) Some advice about how to propose to her sister.
(b) An hour of private conversation.
(c) Her first two dances at the ball at Netherfield.
(d) To read some of Frodyce's sermons with him and her sisters.

11. What does Jane first think of Bingley's sisters when they are introduced?
(a) She thinks they are terribly dimwitted.
(b) She thinks they are elegant and fine.
(c) She thinks they are sweet and tasteful.
(d) She finds them prideful and rude.

12. How often does Charlotte and her husband dine with Lady Catherine?
(a) Once a month.
(b) Twice a week.
(c) Once a fortnight.
(d) Every other day.

13. How does Elizabeth pass her time while visiting Charlotte at her new house?
(a) Reading.
(b) Writing letters to Jane.
(c) Long talks and long walks.
(d) Discussing religious matters with Mr. Collins.

14. How long does Mr. Collins stay at Longbourn after he is refused?
(a) One day.
(b) One hour.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Until the end of his origianlly planned visit.

15. What does Lydia say to Lord Lucas when he comes bearing news of his daughter's upcoming nuptials?
(a) She tells him that it can't be true.
(b) She laughs.
(c) She proclaims it is the perfect match.
(d) She screams in fury.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Jane forced to stay at Netherfield overnight when she is asked to dine there by Miss Bingley?

2. What makes Mrs. Bennet ill and irritable after Elizabeth refuses Mr. Collins?

3. Who convinces Jane to stay at Netherfield one more night when she is well enough to return home?

4. What is the only thing anyone talks about during Elizabeth's first day at Charlotte's house?

5. Where does Mr. Bingley choose to spend his winter?

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