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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. What causes the number to unavoidably increase to nine?

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

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

4. What riddle does Mr. Churchill make for Miss Fairfax that makes her angry?

5. Who does Emma regret attempting to play matchmaker with?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Who else becomes engaged? To whom?

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

8. Who complains about the accoutrements of the wedding as Emma and Mr. Knightley are wed?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is Mr. Elton? Why does Emma set out to match Mr. Elton with Harriet? Why does Emma believe Mr. Elton is good for Harriet? How does Mr. Elton feel about Emma's attentions? Does Mr. Elton know Emma wants him to fall in love with Harriet? When does Mr. Elton learn this fact? What secret does Mr. Elton reveal to Emma? How does this secret change Emma's aspirations of matching Mr. Elton to Harriet? How does this change affect Harriet?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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