1. Briefly summarize Lydia's letter to Mrs. Forster about her elopement. What does the letter and the facts of her elopement reveal about her character?

2. Briefly summarize Mr. Collins' letter to the Bennets. What struck you as most significant or surprising about it?

3. What is Mrs. Bennet's reaction to Lydia's marriage? List a few of her comments and briefly reflect on them.

4 .What is Mr. Bennet's reaction to Lydia's marriage? What has he realized about himself from this experience?