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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mrs. Bennet's initial reaction to the news of their visitor shortly after Jane arrives home from Netherfield?
(a) She is upset and dislikes him.
(b) She is thrilled and plans a lavish meal.
(c) She is confused but flattered at the attention.
(d) She is scared and feels intimidated.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times does Darcy dance at the first ball of the book?

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

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

4. According to Wickham, why was he forced to become a foot soldier?

5. What does Miss Lucas say about Mr. Darcy after the first ball of the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mr. Bennet scold his wife for not telling him she was sick of Mr. Bingley?

2. What about Mr. Collins embarrasses Elizabeth during the ball at Netherfield?

3. What does Jane's upsetting letter from Netherfield say after Elizabeth refuses Mr. Collins?

4. Who is Mr. Darcy supposedly betrothed to?

5. Who travels to Hunsford with Elizabeth to visit Charlotte in her new home?

6. Why does Mr. Wickham become engaged to Miss King?

7. How does Charlotte seem to deal with the constant stupidity of her husband?

8. How long have the Bennets been married at the beginning of the book?

9. What is the only thing that Mrs. Gardiner likes about Mr. Wickham?

10. What does Jane do when she hears of the engagement between Charlotte and Mr. Collins?

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