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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes Emma to suspect she might be in love with Mr. Churchill?
(a) An observance made by her father.
(b) The depth of her grief at his loss.
(c) The opinions of Mr. and Mrs. Weston.
(d) A letter in which he confesses his love.

2. Why is Emma excited about this death in Volume 3, Chapter 9?
(a) Because it will mean a funeral and a reason for old friends to see each other.
(b) Because it will mean a trip to London.
(c) Because the old woman was mean and her death will free everyone around her.
(d) Because it will clear the way for Mr. Churchill to be married, hopefullly to Harriet.

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

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

5. Why is this person angry with Mr. George Knightley?
(a) Because Mr. Knightley cheated him in a business deal.
(b) Because Mr. Knightley was supposed to meet him at Donwell Abbey and did not.
(c) Because Mr. Knightley stole his cow.
(d) Because Mr. Knightley accused him of cheating at cards.

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

7. What does Emma question Mr. Knightley about as they discuss Miss Fairfax's new friendship?
(a) If Mr. Knightley knows who Miss Fairfax is in love with.
(b) If Mr. Knightley knows who the donor of the pianoforte is.
(c) Whether Mr. Knightley is in love with Miss Bates.
(d) Whether Mr. Knightley is in love with Miss Fairfax.

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

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

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

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

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

13. How does Emma react to the news?
(a) Shocked by the secret, but pleased for Mr. Churchill.
(b) Happy that the truth has finally been revealed.
(c) Excited at the prospect of a wedding.
(d) Angry that someone would keep a secret from her.

14. What event does Emma feel should take place before she can marry?
(a) The birth of Mrs. Weston's child.
(b) Miss Fairfax's wedding.
(c) Harriet's wedding.
(d) Her father's death.

15. Why does Emma begin regretting her treatment of Miss Fairfax?
(a) Because she thinks flirting with Mr. Churchill hurt Miss Fairfax's feelings.
(b) Because she thinks Miss Fairfax would have made a better friend because it would not have been hard to make a love match for her.
(c) Because she wants to remain on Mr. Churchill's good side.
(d) Because she learns that Miss Fairfax regretted keeping her secret.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who volunteers to host the party while the problem is resolved?

2. What do the Bateses and Miss Fairfax seem to know a lot about?

3. What does Emma believe Harriet would be if allowed to remain in Hartfield?

4. What invitation do Emma and Mr. Knightley discuss as they walk in the garden at Hartfield?

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

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