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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. How old is Fanny Price when she goes to live at Mansfield Park?

2. Who says, "I shall think her a very obstinate, ungrateful girl, if she does not do what her aunt and cousins wish her..."

3. What does Julia announce to the performers as they rehearse one evening?

4. Where is Fanny's bedroom?

5. Where do Edmund and Mary leave Fanny when they go walking in the woods at Sotherton?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Edmund and Maria react when they hear the news of their father's impending return from Antigua?

2. Is Mary an excellent horseback rider?

3. What do Fanny and Edmund agree on about Mary?

4. Does Mrs. Grant believe that Maria is interested in Henry?

5. Why does Fanny Price go to live at Mansfield Park?

6. Does Edmund show Fanny kindness when she has a headache?

7. How does Edmund provide comfort to Fanny at Mansfield Park when she first arrives?

8. How do Maria and Tom receive the news that Edmund will perform in the play after all?

9. Why does Maria want to marry Mr. Rushworth?

10. What happens when Fanny's pony dies?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fanny and Edmund have always provided solace to each other during difficult times. Discuss how Edmund comforts Fanny when she comes to live at Mansfield Park. How does he take her under his wing? In what ways does Fanny show her love for Edmund by giving him solace when he needs it? Provide textual examples to support your viewpoint.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the importance of the East Room to Fanny's life at Mansfield Park. How does the room represent both Fanny's lowly status in the family as well as her refuge from the family? What do Fanny's actions regarding the room suggest to you about her character? Provide specific textual examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What concerns Mary about Edmund's choice of profession? In what ways does she show disrespect for his choice? How does it shape her opinion about marrying Edmund? Provide textual examples to support your conclusions.

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