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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 is Mrs. Elton's picnic at Box Hill delayed?
(a) A servant strike.
(b) A broken carriage wheel.
(c) A lame carriage horse.
(d) A rainstorm.

2. Who is the first of the three local couples to get married?
(a) Emma and Mr. George Knightley.
(b) Harriet and Mr. Martin.
(c) Miss Fairfax and Mr. Churchill.
(d) Miss Bates and Mr. Elton.

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

4. Why is Emma glad Harriet does not want to see her?
(a) Because she is eager to stay away from such a depressing person.
(b) Because she does not like her anymore.
(c) Because she can continue to put off telling her about her engagement to Mr. George Knightley.
(d) Because she hopes this means Harriet has met a man.

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. Who does Mr. Churchill call Emma's lovely friend in a letter he sends to Mr. and Mrs. Weston?

2. Why would Emma think Mr. Churchill's engagement might upset Harriet?

3. What do Emma and Miss Fairfax say to each other before Emma leaves?

4. Why is Emma excited about this death in Volume 3, Chapter 9?

5. Why does Emma tell herself she is anxious to see Mr. Churchill?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. When Emma speaks to Mr. Knightley upon his return what does he tell her?

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

4. Who attempts to humiliate Harriet? How?

5. Who does Emma learn has passed away?

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

7. Who has gotten married? What does Emma think of this match?

8. Who else becomes engaged? To whom?

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

10. Why does Mr. Knightley continue to dislike Mr. Churchill?

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