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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Miss Churchill, first wife of Mr. Weston, disowned by her family?

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

3. Who decides to throw a ball to honor Mr. Churchill?

4. Who invites Harriet to tea at their home, causing her to seek advice again?

5. Who takes the finished art project to London for framing?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who objects to Emma's friendship with Harriet?

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

4. What long awaited visitor finally arrives in Highbury?

5. What is Emma's initial reaction to Mr. Churchill?

6. Why do Mr. John Knightley and Mr. Woodhouse fight over dinner?

7. What happens when Emma maneuvers to leave Mr. Elton and Harriet alone together?

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

9. Who does Emma believe the anonymous benefactor of a pianoforte for Miss Fairfax is?

10. How does Mr. Elton react when he learns Harriet cannot attend a party due to a sore throat?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is Emma? Why does Emma feel she is superior to the people around her? Why does Emma believe herself to be a gifted matchmaker? What matches has Emma made that were successful? Who is Emma's next target? Why does Emma not allow these people to find love on their own? Why does Emma seek out the company of Harriet? Why does Emma not like Miss Fairfax? Why does Emma never want to marry? Why does Emma change her mind when she finds herself alone with her father? Does fear compel Emma's decision?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss secrets. Who has a secret in this novel? Why do these characters keep secrets? How do these secrets impact the people around them? How many secrets are revealed to Emma in the course of the novel? How does each of these secrets impact Emma's actions and feelings? How do secrets impact Harriet? Mr. Knightley? Mr. Elton? Is keeping secrets a bad thing? Is there ever a good reason to keep a secret? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Who are the Coleses? Why are they having a party? Why is the Woodhouses' invitation to the party delayed? How does Emma feel about this delay? How does Mr. Woodhouse feel about the delay? Why does Mr. Woodhouse refuse to attend the party? Why does Emma choose to go? How does this reflect the idea of social status that influences the actions of many characters in this novel? What happens at the party? How are these events significant to the development of the plot?

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