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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Elizabeth say it is so hard for her to forgive Mr. Darcy's statement about her at the first ball of the book?
(a) He wounded her pride.
(b) He did not dance with her.
(c) Too many people heard it.
(d) He seemed to truly mean it.

2. What does Caroline convince Elizabeth to do while in the drawing room on her third night at Netherfield?
(a) Walk about the room.
(b) Read a book with her.
(c) Join in a debate.
(d) Play a card game.

3. Who defends Elizabeth when Miss Bingley starts speaking poorly of her after their dinner together?
(a) Mr. Hurst.
(b) Darcy and Bingley.
(c) Mrs. Bennet.
(d) Jane.

4. Who is Mr. Collin's first choice as a wife?
(a) Jane.
(b) Kitty.
(c) Mary.
(d) Elizabeth.

5. What is the name of Lady Catherine's house?
(a) Rose Manor.
(b) Rawlings.
(c) Rosings.
(d) Rostlings.

6. How does Jane travel to the Bingley's house when she is asked to dine there by Miss Bingley?
(a) Horseback.
(b) Her father hires a stage coach to take her.
(c) She walks.
(d) She takes a carriage.

7. What is the only thing anyone talks about during Elizabeth's first day at Charlotte's house?
(a) Charlotte's new house.
(b) The upcoming dinner at Rosings.
(c) Lady Catherine's daughter.
(d) Mr. Collins' parishoners.

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

9. How much money does Darcy make every year?
(a) 50,000 pounds.
(b) 10,000 pounds.
(c) 20,000 pounds.
(d) 30,000 pounds.

10. What is Elizabeth doing to pass the time on her second evening at Netherfield while caring for Jane?
(a) Playing a card game.
(b) Writing a letter.
(c) Reading a book.
(d) Needlepoint work.

11. What is Jane's reaction to Mr. Wickham's portrayal of Mr. Darcy?
(a) She is certain that it is true and is ready to spread the news to everyone.
(b) She is sure both parties are deceived.
(c) She is angry and feels the need to end her engagement with Bingley.
(d) She knows this to be false and is confused about what to do about it.

12. What is the purpose of Mr. Collin's visit to Longbourn?
(a) To ask for a loan.
(b) To marry one of the daughters there.
(c) To check out his future inheritance.
(d) To write himself into the will.

13. What does Elizabeth's favorite aunt warn her against while she is visiting at Longbourn?
(a) To never listen to the gossip of the town.
(b) To not fall in love with Mr. Wickham.
(c) To not be like her mother.
(d) To not allow her sister to wallow in despair over lost love that never was.

14. What makes Mrs. Bennet ill and irritable after Elizabeth refuses Mr. Collins?
(a) Mary's poor piano playing.
(b) Mr. Bingley's absence, and Charlotte's engagement.
(c) Lydia's constant prattling.
(d) Mr. Bennet's sarcastic remarks.

15. How long has Mr. Wickham known Mr. Darcy?
(a) Since infancy.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 10 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many daughters does Mrs. Bennett have?

2. What does Miss Bingley do to show Jane how little their friendship means to her?

3. What does Mr. Collins think about Elizabeth's initial refusal of him the night after the ball at Netherfield?

4. Who gives Mrs. Bennett a description of Mr. Bingley when her husband will not?

5. Where does Jane spend the second half of the winter?

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