End-of-Year Exam: Pride and Prejudice – Multiple Choice

What is Mr. Darcy attempting in this passage?

• To criticize Elizabeth

• To apologize for past behavior

• To confess his love

• To end their relationship

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Elizabeth's reaction of “astonishment” most likely reveals:

• Anger

• Disbelief

• Joy

• Confusion

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The phrase “He spoke well” implies that Darcy:

• Chose his words carefully

• Read a prepared speech

• Used sarcasm

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is ironic about Darcy’s proposal?

• He compliments Elizabeth’s family

• He insults her while confessing love

• He proposes on behalf of someone else

• He lies about his feelings

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What tone does Darcy’s confession take?

• Humble and timid

• Romantic but arrogant

• Casual and indifferent

• Joyful and light

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The word “degradation” implies Darcy sees marriage to Elizabeth as:

• An act of revenge

• An embarrassment to her

• Beneath him socially

• A punishment

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which theme is most evident in this excerpt?

• Revenge

• Jealousy

• Class and pride

• Forbidden love

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does this passage suggest about Darcy’s emotional conflict?

• He’s hiding his feelings

• He has let go of social expectations

• He loves her but is conflicted about her class

• He regrets ever meeting her

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Austen use indirect characterization in this passage?

• Through Elizabeth’s internal monologue

• Through Darcy’s clothing

• Through dialogue and reaction

• Through description of setting

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

This passage marks a major:

• Exposition

• Comic relief