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

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

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

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

5. Who has a baby in Volume 3, Chapter 17?
(a) Miss Fairfax.
(b) Mrs. Weston.
(c) Mrs. Goddard.
(d) Mrs. Elton.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Emma's opinion of the new bride?

2. Who is Emma's next target in her matchmaking attempts on Harriet's behalf?

3. Why is Emma happy about this incident in which Mr. Churchill has been forced to save Harriet?

4. Who does Emma decide to go visit in order to make an attempt at apologizing for past rudeness?

5. Why is Emma put off with Mr. Churchill at this party?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Emma afraid will be crushed by the news of Mr. Churchill's engagement?

2. What convinces Emma she is not in love with Mr. Churchill? Who does Emma think would be a good match for Mr. Churchill?

3. Who interferes with Emma's attempt to make amends with Miss Fairfax?

4. Who attempts to humiliate Harriet? How?

5. Who else becomes engaged? To whom?

6. Who makes a nuisance of herself at Emma's dinner party? Why?

7. Who disapproves of Emma's engagement to Mr. Knightley?

8. What does Emma learn when she visits the Bateses after Mrs. Elton's party at Box Hill?

9. Who does Emma decide to match Harriet with next?

10. Why does Emma decide to throw a dinner party? Why does Emma insist on keeping the guest list down to eight names?

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