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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 Elizabeth say is her main folly after reading her letter from Darcy?

2. What is Mr. Bennet's response to this letter about Elizabeth's false engagement?

3. Why does Kitty's countenance improve so much after Lydia's marriage?

4. Why does Mr. Bingley return to Netherfield after Wickham has gone to his new post?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is the only person Elizabeth tells about her proposal from Mr. Darcy?

2. Why does Elizabeth think Mr. Darcy was so quiet when he first came with Mr. Bingley to visit Longbourn after Lydia's marriage?

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

4. What is the most shocking part about Lydia and Mr. Wickham running away together?

5. Why does Mrs. Bennet continually try to get Mr. Bingley and Jane alone whenever Mr. Bingley comes to call on Jane?

6. Who does Elizabeth have to constantly send more money to after she and Mr. Darcy are married?

7. Why is Mr. Bennet so amused by Mr. Collins' letter to him congratulating him on Elizabeth's engagement to Mr. Darcy?

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

9. Why does Elizabeth feel that sympathy is not due towards Charlotte for her bad choice of a husband?

10. Why do Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth not speak to each other when he comes to dine at Longbourn after Lydia's marriage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which character did you relate with most in this book? Why is this? How did this character change throughout the book?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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?

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