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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. Where did Maria and Mr. Rushworth live for a time after their wedding?

2. Where does Mary visit with Fanny before she leaves Mansfield Park?

3. What does Mr. Price offer to give Henry a tour of?

4. What does Mary think of Baron Wildenhaim?

5. What is the name of the card game Lady Bertram chooses to play the first evening they dine at the Grant home?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Edmund extend his stay with the Owens in Peterborough?

2. What is Fanny's reaction when she learns that William will soon be arriving at Mansfield Park?

3. What is Mary's response when Henry tells her he plans to ask Fanny to marry him?

4. How does Fanny feel about returning to Mansfield Park?

5. Is Sir Thomas surprised to discover that Fanny has no fire in her room?

6. Why does Edmund retrieve Fanny from Portsmouth?

7. How does Fanny learn of Maria and Henry's scandal?

8. How does Mary calm herself after she learns that Edmund will take his orders in a few weeks?

9. Is Fanny welcomed when she returns home to her family?

10. Describe what happens when Henry asks Fanny to marry him.

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

Fanny is frightened of Sir Thomas when she first arrives at Mansfield Park. What scares her about her uncle? How does their relationship change when Sir Thomas returns from Antigua? What actions does Sir Thomas take to indicate his acceptance of and high regard for Fanny?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Tom's role as the oldest son of Sir Thomas. How has being the elder son given Tom the freedom to behave selfishly? In what way does Sir Thomas encourage this behavior? How does his illness change him, and why is his transformation important to Sir Thomas? Provide specific examples to support your ideas.

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