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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Emma's definition of an old maid?
(a) A poor woman who chooses not to marry.
(b) A rich woman who chooses not to marry.
(c) A poor woman who could not find a husband.
(d) A rich woman whose fiance leaves her at the alter.

2. Who sends a letter to Mr. Woodhouse announcing his intentions of going to Bath for an indeterminate amount of time?
(a) Mr. Elton.
(b) Harriet.
(c) Isabella.
(d) Mr. George Knightley.

3. Who becomes the center of gossip in Highbury?
(a) Emma.
(b) Miss Fairfax.
(c) Mr. Churchill.
(d) Miss Hawkins.

4. How does Miss Fairfax respond to questions Emma asks about Mr. Churchill?
(a) With the assumption that Emma is in love with the mysterious stranger.
(b) With vague responses.
(c) With contempt.
(d) With anger.

5. Who takes the finished art project to London for framing?
(a) Mr. George Knightley.
(b) Harriet.
(c) Mr. Elton.
(d) Mrs. Weston.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Emma believe her carriage companion made this confession?

2. Why does Emma insist on escorting Harriet to Ford's to buy fabric?

3. What news causes Mrs. Weston to worry about her husband's emotions?

4. What fear does Mr. Churchill confide in Emma before he leaves?

5. Who has sent a letter to the Bates announcing intentions to visit?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Emma want to pair with her neighbor, Mr. Elton, in a matchmaking attempt?

2. Who does Mr. John Knightley believe is in love with Emma?

3. What does Mr. Churchill do that causes Emma to rethink her opinion of him? How does it affect Mr. Knightley's opinion of Mr. Churchill?

4. What visitor to the Bates household does Emma not want to see?

5. What did Mr. Knightley give the Bateses that causes Emma's curiosity to be aroused?

6. What change has occurred in the Woodhouse home recently?

7. What does Mr. Elton do that causes Emma to change her mind about his manners?

8. What is Mr. John Knightley's relationship to Emma? To Mr. Knightley?

9. What caused Mr. Weston's first marriage to be an unhappy one?

10. What causes a delay in the delivery of an invitation to the Coles' party for the Woodhouses?

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