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1

Why is Mrs. Bennet excited when the novel opens?

Because her family is obtaining more land

Because a rich single man has joined the neighborhood

Because she has given birth to a son

Because one of her daughters is engaged

2

What is the neighborhood's impression of Bingley?

He is well liked.

The neighbors are indifferent to him.

He is despised.

He is thought to be an enigma.

3

Why is Darcy disliked?

He exhibits unseemly habits.

He flirts too openly with women

He gives an impression of pride and arrogance

He is poor and of a low social status.

4

What is Mr. Collins's profession?

Lawyer

Teacher

Militia officer

Clergyman

5

What is Mr. Collins's plan for repaying his cousins?

He intends to divide the estate with them after their father's death.

He plans to relinquish his rights to longbourn.

He plans to do nothing

He plans to obtain a wife from among his cousins

6

Who marries Mr. Collins?

Elizabeth Bennet

Miss King

Miss Bingley

Charlotte Lucas

7

How is Darcy related to Lady Catherine?

Son

Cousin

Nephew

Son-in-law

8

What is Elizabeth's reaction to Darcy's first proposal of marriage?

She is flattered and accepts him.

She kindly declines his offer.

She asks for time to consider his proposal

She is angry and insulted by his language and actions.

9

Why does Darcy write his momentous letter?

To repeat his proposal of the previous evening

To berate Elizabeth for her refusal

To recommend his cousin as a husband

To answer the charges she has made against him

10

What is the result of Lydia's trip to Brighton?

Her realization that she is of no importance

Her elopement and "patched-up" marriage to Mr. Wickham

Her meeting with the Gardiners

Her introduction to a sensible man who will be her husband

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