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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. How many daughters does Mrs. Bennett have?

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

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who does Elizabeth meet in Meryton during a walk with her sisters that takes her fancy almost immediately?

3. Which of the Bennet sisters does Caroline Bingley want to form a relationship with just after meeting them?

4. Who is Mr. Darcy supposedly betrothed to?

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

6. What is the first question that Mr. Darcy asks Elizabeth when he visits her in Hunsford?

7. What does Charlotte say to Elizabeth to defend her choice to marry Mr. Collins?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jane endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does Jane learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 2

How do Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy change through the course of the book, and what causes these changes?

Essay Topic 3

The concept of marrying well was a very intense responsibility in the times of this book. Where did this theme of marrying well take place in this book, and how did it affect some of the characters involved?

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