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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Emma glad Harriet does not want to see her?
(a) Because she does not like her anymore.
(b) Because she can continue to put off telling her about her engagement to Mr. George Knightley.
(c) Because she hopes this means Harriet has met a man.
(d) Because she is eager to stay away from such a depressing person.

2. Who chastises Emma, causing her to feel mortified?
(a) Mr. Weston.
(b) Mr. Woodhouse.
(c) Mr. George Knightley.
(d) Mr. Churchill.

3. What do Emma and Miss Fairfax say to each other before Emma leaves?
(a) To be one another's maid of honor.
(b) To never fight again.
(c) To never speak again.
(d) To be friends.

4. What game does Emma play with Mr. Churchill after tea at Hartfield?
(a) A card game.
(b) Chess.
(c) Checkers.
(d) A riddle game with alphabet letters.

5. Who does Emma make a harmless, but rude comment about?
(a) Miss Fairfax.
(b) Mrs. Weston.
(c) Mrs. Elton.
(d) Miss Bates.

6. Why is Mr. Knightley concerned about Mr. Churchill's interest in Emma?
(a) Because he simply does not like him.
(b) Because he is unreliable and untrustworthy.
(c) Because he loves Emma himself.
(d) Because he is also flirting with Miss Fairfax.

7. Who finds this decision on Miss Fairfax's part appalling?
(a) Mrs. Weston.
(b) Mrs. Elton.
(c) Emma
(d) Harriet.

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

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

10. What is Mr. John Knightley's response to Emma's engagement?
(a) That it is an exciting prospect.
(b) That it is a poor match.
(c) That Emma has done well, but he is unsure about his brother.
(d) That Emma is the wrong choice for his brother.

11. Who becomes ill, causing Emma plenty of time to think of her regrets?
(a) Mr. George Knightley.
(b) Mr. Churchill.
(c) Mr. Woodhouse.
(d) Harriet.

12. Who volunteers to host the party while the problem is resolved?
(a) Mr. Weston.
(b) Mr. Woodhouse.
(c) Mr. Knightley.
(d) Mr. Churchill.

13. What game does Emma play at the picnic at Box Hill?
(a) Chess.
(b) Cards.
(c) Cricket.
(d) Conundrums.

14. What solution does Mr. George Knightley come up with for Emma's reasons for delaying their wedding?
(a) Mr. George Knightley suggests he move into Hartfield.
(b) Mr. George Knightley suggests they hire a nurse for Mr. Woodhouse.
(c) Mr. George Knighley suggests they find a woman to marry Mr. Woodhouse.
(d) Mr. George Knightley suggests Mr. Woodhouse go to live in London with Isabella.

15. What riddle does Mr. Churchill make for Miss Fairfax that makes her angry?
(a) The name Dixon.
(b) The phrase old maid.
(c) The name Emma.
(d) The word governess.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Emma respond to the news from Harriet?

2. Why does Harriet announce she never plans to marry?

3. What is the result of this meeting between Harriet and a visitor from Highbury?

4. Who is most scandalized by Mr. George Knightley's decision to move into Hartfield?

5. Why would Emma think Mr. Churchill's engagement might upset Harriet?

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