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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why would Emma think Mr. Churchill's engagement might upset Harriet?
(a) Because Harriet is depressed that everyone is getting married except her.
(b) Because she has been trying to match Harriet and Mr. Churchill together.
(c) Because Harriet dislikes Miss Fairfax.
(d) Because Harriet is in love with Mr. Churchill.

2. What does Emma believe Harriet would be if allowed to remain in Hartfield?
(a) Dead weight.
(b) A distraction.
(c) A good helper.
(d) A sounding board for wedding preparations.

3. Who is Emma's next target in her matchmaking attempts on Harriet's behalf?
(a) Mr. Elton.
(b) Mr. Martin.
(c) Mr. George Knightley.
(d) Mr. Churchill.

4. Who befriends Miss Fairfax in the beginning of Volume 2, Chapter 15?
(a) Mrs. Elton.
(b) Mrs. Weston.
(c) Emma.
(d) Harriet.

5. What do Emma and Mr. Churchill discover they have in common?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Many of their thoughts and opinions.
(c) Their taste in food.
(d) Their plans for their mutual weddings.

6. What does Mrs. Elton constantly compare Highbury to?
(a) Cambridge.
(b) London society.
(c) Bath.
(d) Her home, Maple Grove.

7. Where does Emma send Harriet?
(a) To Bath to visit a resort.
(b) To London to stay with the John Knightley family.
(c) To Cambridge to attend classes.
(d) To Essex to visit family.

8. What mementos did Harriet keep of her brief courtship with Mr. Elton?
(a) A pencil and a piece of plaster.
(b) A piece of plaster from an injured finger and a riddle.
(c) A glass he used and a pencil.
(d) A cigarette butt and a riddle.

9. Why does Emma send Harriet away?
(a) Because she wants to protect her from all the wedding plans taking place around her, to keep her from becoming depressed.
(b) To keep her from ruining Emma's wedding plans.
(c) Because she is tired of spending time with her.
(d) To protect her from learning of Emma's engagement to Mr. George Knightley.

10. Who does Emma deduce Harriet is in love with?
(a) Mr. Churchill.
(b) Mr. George Knightley.
(c) Mr. Martin.
(d) Mr. Elton.

11. What visitor interrupts Emma's attempts at apologizing to this person she was previously unkind to?
(a) Mrs. Elton.
(b) Miss Bates.
(c) Miss Fairfax.
(d) Mrs. Bates.

12. Who does Emma decide to go visit in order to make an attempt at apologizing for past rudeness?
(a) Miss Bates.
(b) Miss Fairfax.
(c) Harriet.
(d) Mrs. Elton.

13. Who does Mr. Churchill dance the first two dances of the Crown's ball with?
(a) Mrs. Elton.
(b) Miss Fairfax.
(c) Emma.
(d) Mrs. Weston.

14. Why is Emma happy about this incident in which Mr. Churchill has been forced to save Harriet?
(a) Emma believes it will aid in her matchmaking attempt between Harriet and Mr. Churchill.
(b) Emma believes it proves Mr. Churchill cares for Harriet.
(c) Emma believes it proves Harriet is worthy of the attentions of a gentleman like Mr. Churchill.
(d) Emma believes it will help Harriet see that not all men are cruel.

15. Why is Emma put off with Mr. Churchill at this party?
(a) He only attends the party for a moment and then rushes off to have his haircut in London.
(b) He is rude and leaves the party early.
(c) He spends all his time talking to Miss Fairfax.
(d) He is angry and at first refuses to attend the picnic at Box Hill.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. George Knightley think of Mr. Churchill now, in light of his secret?

2. Why does Emma decide to host a party at Hartfield?

3. Where does Miss Fairfax intend to move to?

4. Who becomes ill, causing Emma plenty of time to think of her regrets?

5. Who does Harriet's father turn out to be?

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