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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. Who invites Lydia to go to Brighton for the summer?

2. Why is Darcy so surprised by what Elizabeth thanks him for on their walk together?

3. What does Darcy offer Mr. Gardiner at his house that gives Mr. Gardiner great pleasure?

4. Why does Mr. Collins and his wife choose to visit Longbourn after Elizabeth's engagement to Mr. Darcy?

5. What does Lydia tell her sisters to do if they want to find husbands for themselves?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Mrs. Forster?

2. What is the only reason Elizabeth agrees to tour Pemberley while she is in Derbyshire with the Gardiners?

3. What does Elizabeth do to become her mother's favorite daughter?

4. What does Caroline start to do the moment that Elizabeth leaves Pemberley after returning Georgiana's visit to her?

5. Why does Lady Catherine come to Longbourn to speak with Elizabeth?

6. What reason did Mr. Darcy give Mr. Gardiner for insisting on financing the marriage between Mr. Wickham and Lydia?

7. What is the only thing Elizabeth can think about in her last few days in Hunsford?

8. What does Lydia do the entire time she is staying at Longbourn after her hasty marriage?

9. How does Mr. Darcy begin his first proposal to Elizabeth?

10. What does Mr. Darcy do as he walks with Elizabeth after hearing about her confrontation with Lady Catherine?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Secrecy is an extremely important theme of this book. What were some of the most highly-guarded secrets, and how did these secrets affect those who were a part of them? Is secrecy a good thing? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

What role does symbolism play in the story and where does it appear? How is the plot altered by the presence of these symbols?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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