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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who does Harriet's father turn out to be?
(a) A vicar.
(b) A blacksmith.
(c) A farmer.
(d) A wealthy tradesman.

4. How does the revelation of the father of Harriet change her social status upon her marriage?
(a) It has no affect.
(b) It means Harriet can no longer spend time with Emma and her other friends.
(c) Her father ensures that Harriet will remain a part of high society despite marrying a farmer.
(d) It means her intended marriage is below her and cannot take place.

5. Who does Harriet confess that she really loves?
(a) Mr. Martin.
(b) Mr. Elton.
(c) Mr. Weston.
(d) Mr. George Knightley.

6. What news does Mr. Weston bring that causes Emma some agitation?
(a) That Mr. Woodhouse has become ill.
(b) That Mrs. Weston is ill.
(c) That Mr. George Knightley is to escort Miss Fairfax home.
(d) That Mr. Churchill plans to return.

7. Who claims Mr. Knightley protests Emma's question too much?
(a) Mr. Elton.
(b) Mrs. Bates.
(c) Mr. Woodhouse.
(d) Mrs. Weston.

8. Why does Emma believe she cannot move to Donwell Abbey after she marries Mr. George Knightley?
(a) Because she cannot imagine leaving Hartfield or her father.
(b) Because Donwell Abbey is too large for her to care for along with her father.
(c) Because her father would not be able to move there and cannot be left alone.
(d) Because she does not like Donwell Abbey and neither does her father.

9. What is Emma's opinion of the new bride?
(a) Emma thinks she is vulgar and too familiar.
(b) Emma thinks she is morose and sickly.
(c) Emma thinks she is beautiful and polite.
(d) Emma thinks she is perfect for her new groom.

10. To what town does Mr. Churchill move with his aunt and uncle?
(a) Highbury.
(b) Cambridge.
(c) Richmond.
(d) London.

11. Why does Mr. Woodhouse change his mind about Emma marrying Mr. George Knightley?
(a) Because he knows he will die soon and does not want to leave Emma alone.
(b) Because he can see how much Emma loves him.
(c) Because he would feel safer with a man in the house.
(d) Because he knows Mr. George Knighley can make his daughter happy.

12. What is the urgent message Mrs. Weston has for Emma?
(a) That Mr. Churchill has been engaged to Miss Fairfax for months.
(b) That Harriet has become engaged to Mr. Martin.
(c) That Mrs. Weston is about to deliver her baby.
(d) That Miss Fairfax has eloped with Mr. Churchill.

13. Who befriends Miss Fairfax in the beginning of Volume 2, Chapter 15?
(a) Mrs. Elton.
(b) Emma.
(c) Harriet.
(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 proves Harriet is worthy of the attentions of a gentleman like Mr. Churchill.
(b) Emma believes it will help Harriet see that not all men are cruel.
(c) Emma believes it will aid in her matchmaking attempt between Harriet and Mr. Churchill.
(d) Emma believes it proves Mr. Churchill cares for Harriet.

15. What news does Emma learn from Miss Fairfax the following day?
(a) That she has taken a position as a piano teacher.
(b) That she intends to marry.
(c) That she has taken a position as governess.
(d) That she has been accepted to art school.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Emma reach out to, and is rebuffed, when she learns of this person's illness?

2. How does Mr. Woodhouse respond to Emma's engagement?

3. Who has gone to London and run into Harriet?

4. What causes the number to unavoidably increase to nine?

5. Who does Emma make a harmless, but rude comment about?

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