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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 did not dance with her.
(b) He wounded her pride.
(c) He seemed to truly mean it.
(d) Too many people heard it.

2. According to Wickham, why was he forced to become a foot soldier?
(a) He gave a promise to the late Mr. Darcy Sr.
(b) Mr. Darcy refused to give him his rightful inheritance.
(c) He was wrongly accused of a crime.
(d) He feels it is his moral obligation.

3. Who does Miss Bingley's wish to befriend in the Bennet household?
(a) Jane and Elizabeth.
(b) Elizabeth and Mary.
(c) Mary and Kitty.
(d) Lydia and Jane.

4. While Bingley is beginning to court Jane, what does Mr. Darcy begin to notice about Lizzie that makes her more beautiful in his eyes?
(a) Her docility and tenderness.
(b) Her quick temper.
(c) Her polite regard of his status.
(d) Her intelligence and wit.

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

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 takes a carriage.
(d) She walks.

7. What does Mary do at the ball at Netherfield to embarrass Elizabeth?
(a) Dances very poorly.
(b) Flirts madly.
(c) Gives a sermon.
(d) Sings.

8. Who comes to visit Jane while she is stuck at Netherfield after dining with Miss Bingley?
(a) Kitty.
(b) Mary.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) Mrs. Bennet.

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. What does Lady Catherine do to Elizabeth during her first dinner at Lady Catherine's home?
(a) Instructs her in proper attire.
(b) Demeans her family.
(c) Compliments her refusal of Mr. Collins.
(d) Peppers her with questions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do the Bennet sisters meet on their walk to Meryton while Mr. Collins is visiting?

2. Who takes an immediate liking to Elizabeth while she dines at Rosings after church one day?

3. Who is Mr. Collins closely associated with that gives him great pride?

4. What is the name of the man who has just bought Netherfield?

5. What is Mrs. Bennet's initial reaction to the news of their visitor shortly after Jane arrives home from Netherfield?

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