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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What gift has Mr. George Knightley made to the Bates that causes Emma to wonder about his intentions?
(a) Cucumbers.
(b) Peaches.
(c) Apples.
(d) Tomatoes.

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

3. What is Emma's reaction to the implication that Mr. George Knightley is in love with Miss Fairfax?
(a) Emma is upset because she does not think Miss Fairfax would make a good match for Mr. Knightley.
(b) Emma is upset because she wants the Knightley estate, Donwell Abbey, to go to her nephew.
(c) Emma is thrilled because it will get both Mr. Knightley and Miss Fairfax out of her life.
(d) Emma is happy because she can see Miss Fairfax makes Mr. Knightley happy.

4. For what reason does Mr. Churchill go to London shortly after his arrival?
(a) To buy Emma a peice of jewelry.
(b) To buy a new suit.
(c) To visit an old friend.
(d) To get a haircut.

5. Who is Emma concerned about telling this confession to?
(a) Mrs. Weston.
(b) Mrs. Goddard.
(c) Harriet.
(d) Miss Bates.

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

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

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

9. Whose arrival in Highbury has been delayed?
(a) Mr. George Knightley.
(b) Miss Bates.
(c) Mrs. Weston.
(d) Mr. Churchill's

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

11. Who takes the finished art project to London for framing?
(a) Mr. George Knightley.
(b) Mrs. Weston.
(c) Mr. Elton.
(d) Harriet.

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

13. Who is kept from Mr. Woodhouse to prevent annoying him?
(a) Mr. George Knightley.
(b) Isabella.
(c) Mr. Churchill.
(d) The grandchildren.

14. What is Harriet's response?
(a) Yes, but only if Mrs. Goddard approves.
(b) No, because the proposal in a letter is inappropriate.
(c) Yes, but only if Emma approves.
(d) No, because she does not like Mr. Martin.

15. Who does Harriet go to for advice about this encounter?
(a) Mrs. Goddard.
(b) Mrs. Weston.
(c) Mr. Martin.
(d) Emma.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who else knows about the letter?

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

3. What does Harriet find in her room at the boarding school that surprises her?

4. Who does Emma believe the donor of the pianoforte is?

5. Why did Mr. John Knightley spend the summer at the seashore rather than at Hartfield?

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