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

2. Why do Emma and Mr. Knightley discuss this invitation?

3. What is Mr. John Knightley's response to Emma's engagement?

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

5. Who volunteers to host the party while the problem is resolved?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Mr. Woodhouse change his mind about Emma marrying Mr. Knightley?

3. Who does Emma question about his feelings for Miss Fairfax? Does she believe his answers?

4. What prompts the Westons to return to their plans to throw a ball?

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

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

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

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

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

10. Who saves Harriet from an attack by gypsies?

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

Who is Mrs. Elton? Where is she from? How does Emma feel about Mrs. Elton? How does Harriet feel about Mrs. Elton? Do the people of the village like Mrs. Elton? How does Mrs. Elton attempt to embarrass Harriet at the Westons' ball? Why? Why does Mrs. Elton constantly express unpleasant things about Emma? Why does Mrs. Elton's opinion matter? Is Mrs. Elton jealous? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss setting. When is this novel set? Where is the novel set? How does the setting impact the development of the plot? How might the novel be different if it were set in modern times? What are the values of the time period in which the novel is set? How do those values compare to modern values? How does the location of the setting affect the characters? Would the novel be different if it had been set in New York City or Tokyo? How?

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