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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Mrs. Bennet respond to the news of Elizabeth's initial refusal the night after the ball at Longbourn?
(a) She is relieved.
(b) She is furious.
(c) She is confused.
(d) She is extremely happy.

3. What causes a rift in the friendship between Elizabeth and Charlotte?
(a) Elizabeth rebukes Charlotte for refusing Mr. Collins.
(b) Charlotte rebukes Elizabeth for refusing Mr. Collins.
(c) Charlotte speaks unkindly to Mr. Collins about Elizabeth.
(d) Charlotte accepts Mr. Collin's proposal.

4. How many daughters does Mrs. Bennett have?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 6.
(d) 5.

5. 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 is silly to fear.
(d) That he has every right to be prideful.

6. Who does Mr. Bennet announce will be dining with them at Longbourn shortly after Jane returns home from Netherfield?
(a) Mr. Bingley.
(b) Mr. Darcy.
(c) Mr. Collins.
(d) Mr. Wickham.

7. What does Mrs. Bennett think all single men are in pursuit of?
(a) A job.
(b) A loving neighbor.
(c) More money.
(d) A wife.

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

9. What does Charlotte do when her husband says silly and embarrassing statements?
(a) Chides him publicly.
(b) Ignores him.
(c) Blushes and cries.
(d) Closes her eyes and appears to count to ten.

10. How long is Charlotte Lucas' engagement?
(a) 2 days.
(b) 2 months.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 2 years.

11. Where did Mr. Bingley obtain his large fortune?
(a) The sale of a great property.
(b) His law firm.
(c) Through trade.
(d) An inheritance.

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

13. Who does Elizabeth call on to decide whether or not Jane is well enough to go home after her first night at Netherfield?
(a) Mrs. Bennet.
(b) Mr. Bingley.
(c) Mrs. Hurst.
(d) Dr. Craven.

14. What does Miss Bingley do to show Jane how little their friendship means to her?
(a) Never returns her visits while in London.
(b) Rebukes the Bennets for their lack of propriety.
(c) Does not recognize her on the streets of London.
(d) Write to tell her that she can't tarnish her reputation by being seen with her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Charlotte's sister's name?

2. Who defends Elizabeth when Miss Bingley starts speaking poorly of her after their dinner together?

3. Who comes to visit Jane while she is stuck at Netherfield after dining with Miss Bingley?

4. What does Elizabeth do when she hears Mr. Darcy slight her at the first ball of the book?

5. How long has Mr. Wickham known Mr. Darcy?

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