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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 salty.
(b) It is not wholesome enough.
(c) It is too wholesome.
(d) It is too cold.

2. Why did Mr. John Knightley spend the summer at the seashore rather than at Hartfield?
(a) Because a child had a throat ailment.
(b) Because they did not want to see Mr. Woodhouse.
(c) Because Isabella was ill.
(d) Because they were attending a wedding.

3. What is Mrs. Bates' relationship to Miss Fairfax?
(a) She is her cousin.
(b) She is her grandmother.
(c) She is her mother.
(d) She is her aunt.

4. What time limit does Emma place on Harriet's visit to Abbey Mill?
(a) One hour.
(b) Two hours.
(c) Fifteen minutes.
(d) One half hour.

5. Who does Emma take Harriet to visit in hopes of distracting her from her depression?
(a) The Goddards.
(b) The Knightleys.
(c) The Bates.
(d) The Westons.

6. Who is Colonel Campbell who provided for Miss Fairfax's education?
(a) A cousin.
(b) The family lawyer.
(c) Her father.
(d) A family friend.

7. Who believes this choice of vacation location was all wrong?
(a) Emma.
(b) Mr. Woodhouse.
(c) Mr. John Knightley.
(d) Mr. George Knightley.

8. Why does Emma insist on escorting Harriet to Ford's to buy fabric?
(a) Emma does not want Harriet to run into the Martins alone.
(b) Emma wants to use the opportunity to figure out who Harriet is infatuated with now.
(c) Emma does not like Harriet's taste in fabric.
(d) Emma does not believe that Harriet should wander around town alone.

9. Whose advice regarding his children begins to annoy Mr. John Knightley?
(a) Mr. and Mrs. Weston's.
(b) Mr. Woodhouse and Emma's.
(c) Mr. Woodhouse and his friend Mr. Perry's.
(d) Mr. George Knightley and Harriet's.

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

11. Why was Miss Churchill, first wife of Mr. Weston, disowned by her family?
(a) She married a man they did not approve of.
(b) She got a divorce.
(c) She got pregnant before she was married.
(d) She married a man below her social station.

12. What does Emma do to attempt to give Harriet and Mr. Elton time alone together?
(a) Pretends she lost a glove.
(b) Pretends she forgot her purse.
(c) Breaks her shoelace.
(d) Breaks her dress strap.

13. What is Emma's first impression of the mysterious Mr. Churchill?
(a) That he is conceited and unfriendly.
(b) That he is inconsiderate and rude.
(c) That is very handsome and would make a good husband.
(d) That they will be instant friends.

14. Who invites Harriet to tea at their home, causing her to seek advice again?
(a) Miss Hawkins.
(b) Mr. George Knightley.
(c) Miss Elizabeth Martin.
(d) Mr. Martin.

15. Who is Emma planning to spend the evening with at Randall's?
(a) The Bates.
(b) The Knightleys.
(c) The Westons.
(d) The Eltons.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Emma decide to feature in her next art project?

2. Who gives Emma a riddle?

3. What question is asked of Harriet in a letter she received from Mr. Martin?

4. Who does Mr. Churchill claim he is glad he did not dance with because her dancing is not as good as Emma's?

5. How does Emma feel about Mr. Churchill's departure?

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