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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. Who continues to be unpleasant and make rude comments, even at Emma's wedding?
(a) Miss Fairfax.
(b) Mr. Elton.
(c) Mrs. Weston.
(d) Mrs. Elton.

2. What does Mr. George Knightley confess to Emma?
(a) That he is in love with Mrs. Elton.
(b) That he is in love with her.
(c) That he is in love with Miss Fairfax.
(d) That he is in love with Harriet.

3. Why do Emma and Mr. Knightley discuss this invitation?
(a) They are discussing the gift they should bring.
(b) They are discussing the unpleasantness of another day in Mrs. Elton's company.
(c) They are both trying to discover how the other feels about the people involved.
(d) They are trying to decide if they should attend.

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

5. 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 aid in her matchmaking attempt between Harriet and Mr. Churchill.
(c) Emma believes it proves Mr. Churchill cares for Harriet.
(d) Emma believes it will help Harriet see that not all men are cruel.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Emma believe Mr. Churchill is anxious when he visits her?

3. Who is Emma afraid will not approve of Mr. George Knightley's solution to their problem?

4. What does Emma question Mr. Knightley about as they discuss Miss Fairfax's new friendship?

5. Who refuses to dance with Harriet in an attempt to humiliate her?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What reason does Emma have to not get married right away?

3. Who does Emma learn has passed away?

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

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

6. Who leaves Mrs. Elton's party at Donwell Abbey early? Why?

7. About whom does Emma make a rude comment at Mrs. Elton's party at Box Hill? Why?

8. Why does Mr. Knightley dislike Mr. Churchill? Does this influence the comments he makes to Emma regarding Mr. Churchill and Miss Fairfax?

9. How does Miss Fairfax react to Emma's attempts to apologize for her past behavior?

10. Who thinks the living arrangements Emma and Mr. Knightley have come up with are improper?

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