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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Bingley is beginning to court Jane, what does Mr. Darcy begin to notice about Lizzie that makes her more beautiful in his eyes?

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

3. What does Mrs. Bennett complain of when her husband denies the request to meet the man who has bought Netherfield?

4. What does Charlotte do when her husband says silly and embarrassing statements?

5. Who is Mr. Bennett's favorite daughter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mr. Bennet tell Elizabeth he will do if she accepts the proposal from Mr. Collins?

2. Who is the visitor that Mr. Bennet is expecting for dinner the night after Elizabeth and Jane return from their stay at Netherfield?

3. How does Mr. Bingley calm the discussion between Elizabeth and Darcy on Elizabeth's second night at Netherfield?

4. What are Elizabeth's immediate feelings of Mr. Bingley and his sisters when she first meets them?

5. How often does Mr. Collins usually dine at Rosings with Lady Catherine?

6. What does Mrs. Bennet brag about the day after the first meeting with Mr. Bingley?

7. What is Elizabeth's response to Mr. Collins' proposal for marriage?

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

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

10. Why does Elizabeth send for her mother to come to Netherfield after her first day there with Jane?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Friendship is a strong theme throughout the book. Where are some places that this theme appears, and how do the characters touched by it react? How do certain friendships change over the course of the book, and what causes these changes?

Essay Topic 2

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

Essay Topic 3

Fear is a common theme in this book and is presented a variety of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

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