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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What complaint does Mr. Woodhouse have regarding the food served at a dinner party at Hartfield?
(a) It is too cold.
(b) It is not wholesome enough.
(c) It is too salty.
(d) It is too wholesome.

2. Who else knows about the letter?
(a) Mr. George Knightley.
(b) Mrs. Goddard.
(c) Mr. Woodhouse.
(d) Mrs. Weston.

3. Who defends Mr. Churchill's actions in regards to his recent inaction?
(a) Harriet.
(b) Emma.
(c) Mr. Weston.
(d) Mrs. Weston.

4. Where does Mrs. Weston repeatedly attempt to persuade Emma to go?
(a) To go horseback riding with Mr. Elton and Mr. Churchill.
(b) To listen to Miss Fairfax play her new pianoforte.
(c) To have lunch with Mr. Churchill.
(d) To have lunch at the Bates home.

5. Who is Miss Bates, a frequent visitor to the Hartfield?
(a) Miss Bates is the daughter of the local vicar.
(b) Miss Bates is a governess.
(c) Miss Bates is an unmarried woman who cares for her elderly mother.
(d) Miss Bates is the headmistress at a boarding school.

6. What visitors are the Woodhouses expecting for Christmas?
(a) Mr. Churchill.
(b) Mr. Elton.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Weston.
(d) Mr. John Knightley and his wife, Isabella.

7. What reason is given for the invitation failing to arrive promptly?
(a) They dislike Emma's matchmaking games.
(b) They did not want Emma to outshine their own daughter.
(c) They dislike Mr. Woodhouses unpleasant behaviors.
(d) The hosts were making special arrangements for Mr. Woodhouse's attendance.

8. Who has sent a letter to the Bates announcing intentions to visit?
(a) Mr. Elton.
(b) Mr. Churchill.
(c) Miss Fairfax.
(d) Mrs. Cole.

9. What news do Emma and Harriet receive that causes more excitement in Highbury?
(a) Mr. Churchill is finally to arrive.
(b) Mrs. Weston is expecting her first child.
(c) Miss Fairfax is due to arrive in the morning.
(d) Miss Bates has gotten engaged.

10. Who asks Emma for the privilege of the first two dances at this ball?
(a) Mr. George Knightley.
(b) Mr. Weston.
(c) Mr. Elton.
(d) Mr. Churchill.

11. Who do Emma and Harriet run into on the road between Randalls and Hartfield?
(a) Miss Bates.
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Weston.
(c) Miss Fairfax.
(d) Mr. George Knightley.

12. What does Emma believe the theme of the riddle is?
(a) Understanding.
(b) Love.
(c) Courtship.
(d) Marriage.

13. What artistic talent does Emma possess?
(a) Drawing caricatures.
(b) Portrait painting.
(c) Writing poetry.
(d) Embroidery.

14. Who interferes with Emma's participation in the conversation upon her arrival at Randall's?
(a) Harriet.
(b) Miss Bates.
(c) Mr. Elton.
(d) Mr. George Knightley.

15. What concerns Mr. Woodhouse about this letter?
(a) That the author is angry with him.
(b) That the author will not return.
(c) That the author is avoiding him.
(d) That the author is lying about the destination.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Emma find herself alone with in the carriage ride home?

2. Who disapproves of Emma's friendship with Harriet?

3. For what reason does Mr. Churchill go to London shortly after his arrival?

4. Who would prefer to avoid all talk about Miss Fairfax?

5. What is Emma's reaction to the implication that Mr. George Knightley is in love with Miss Fairfax?

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