1. 'His complexion became pale with anger, and the disturbance of his mind was visible in every feature. He was struggling for the appearance of composure, and would not open his lips, till he believed himself to have attained it. The pause was to Elizabeth's feelings dreadful. At length, in a voice of forced calmness, he said...' Which of the following phrases does NOT increase suspense?

2. 'On that head, therefore, I shall be uniformly silent; and you may assure yourself that no ungenerous reproach shall ever pass my lips when we are married.' Elizabeth objects strongly to Mr Collins's speech, interrupting him after this sentence. Which of the following phrases is the immediate cause of her objection?

3. 'As he said this, she could easily see that he had no doubt of a favorable answer. He spoke of apprehension and anxiety, but his countenance expressed real security.' This sentence conveys Elizabeth's impression of Mr Darcy's proposal. Why is the word 'spoke' italicized?

4. 'In such an exigence my uncle's advice and assistance would be every thing in the world; he will immediately comprehend what I must feel, and I rely upon his goodness.' Jane finishes her letter to Elizabeth in a tone of...

5. 'The party then gathered round the fire to hear Lady Catherine determine what weather they were to have on the morrow.' Which of the following words satirizes Lady Catherine?

6. 'Far be it from me, my dear sister, to depreciate such pleasures. They would doubtless be congenial with the generality of female minds. But I confess they would have no charms for me. I should infinitely prefer a book.' How could Mary's dialog best be described?

7. 'In describing to her all the grandeur of Lady Catherine and her mansion, with occasional digressions in praise of his own humble abode, and the improvements it was receiving, he was happily employed until the gentlemen joined them.' What does the use of the word 'humble' tell the reader?

8. 'Very nonsensical to come at all! Why must she be scampering about the country, because her sister has a cold? Her hair so untidy, so blowsy!' What does the use of the word 'scampering' imply in Miss Bingley's complaint about Elizabeth?

9. After complaining of her woes at length to her sister, Mrs Bennet ends with the following sentence: 'However, your coming just at this time is the greatest of comforts, and I am very glad to hear what you tell us, of long sleeves.' What effect is produced by this conclusion to her tale of woe?

10. 'Mr Wickham was so perfectly satisfied with this conversation, that he never again distressed himself, or provoked his dear sister Elizabeth, by introducing the subject of it; and she was pleased to find that she had said enough to keep him quiet.' Which of the following phrases offers a moral judgment of Mr Wickham?