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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What question is asked of Harriet in a letter she received from Mr. Martin?
(a) If she will marry him.
(b) If she will have dinner with him.
(c) If she will attend a ball with him.
(d) If she will go riding with him.

2. What recent wedding is the main topic of conversation?
(a) Harriet's to Mr. Elton.
(b) Miss Taylor's to Mr. Knightley.
(c) Miss Taylor's to Mr. Weston.
(d) Harriet's to Mr. Martin.

3. Who does Mr. John Knightley suggest is in love with Emma?
(a) Mr. Martin.
(b) Mr. Elton.
(c) Mr. Weston.
(d) Mr. George Knightley.

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

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

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

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

8. How does Emma meet Harriet?
(a) Miss Bates introduces them.
(b) Mr. Knightley introduces them.
(c) Miss Goddard introduces them.
(d) Mrs. Weston introduces them.

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

10. How does Mr. Knightley react when he learns that Emma counseled Harriet negatively about the letter?
(a) He is surprised Emma would act in such a way.
(b) He becomes angry and leaves.
(c) He is proud of her.
(d) He is supportive of her opinion.

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

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

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

14. 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) The hosts were making special arrangements for Mr. Woodhouse's attendance.
(d) They dislike Mr. Woodhouses unpleasant behaviors.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose engagement is announced in Volume 2, Chapter 3?

2. What does Emma believe the theme of the riddle is?

3. Why was Miss Churchill, first wife of Mr. Weston, disowned by her family?

4. Who do Emma and Harriet run into while Emma escorts Harriet to Ford's to buy fabric?

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

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