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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. What does Charlotte do when the Bennets and Lucases dine together after Elizabeth's refusal of Mr. Collins?

2. What is in the letter from Caroline Bingley that distresses Jane a few days after the ball at Netherfield?

3. What does Mr. Bennet tell Elizabeth he will do if she accepts Mr. Collin's proposal?

4. Who joins the party at Netherfield in the drawing room on Elizabeth's third night at Netherfield -- much to Mr. Bingley's pleasure?

5. Who does Mr. Bennet announce will be dining with them at Longbourn shortly after Jane returns home from Netherfield?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Who does Caroline Bingley want her brother to marry?

6. Why is Miss Bingley so happy to see Elizabeth head home after her stay at Netherfield?

7. What does Darcy say about Elizabeth just after meeting her that wounds her pride?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Elizabeth receives three different proposals during the course of this book. Describe each of these events, as well as the reasons for Elizabeth's responses to them. How do these proposals each affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

The characters in this book each had their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and describe their main motivation throughout the book and how this goal affected the characters around them.

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