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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 does Maria intend to marry Mr. Rushworth?
(a) He has convinced her that they are soulmates.
(b) She is in love with him.
(c) For his money.
(d) They are the best of friends.

2. What is the relationship between Lady Bertram and Mrs. Norris?
(a) Sister and sister-in-law.
(b) Cousins.
(c) Aunt and niece.
(d) Sisters.

3. What does Mrs. Norris bring home with her from Sotherton?
(a) Pheasant eggs and cream cheese.
(b) Tomatoes.
(c) Beef.
(d) Fish.

4. Where does Mrs. Rushworth's housekeeper take Mrs. Norris at Sotherton?
(a) The dairy.
(b) The attic.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) The linen-supply closet.

5. What does Julia announce to the performers as they rehearse one evening?
(a) Her mother is ill.
(b) Fanny is needed in the kitchen.
(c) Her father is home.
(d) Mrs. Rushworth wants to speak with her son.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of paintings make up most of the artwork at Sotherton?

2. How big is the park surrounding the Bertrams' home, according to Mary?

3. How does Fanny describe Mary during a conversation with Edmund early in the novel?

4. When does Maria set a tentative date for her wedding?

5. Who agrees to take the role of the Cottager's Wife in "Lover's Vows" at the beginning of Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Edmund tell Maria about his reaction to their choice of play?

2. How do Edmund and Maria react when they hear the news of their father's impending return from Antigua?

3. Why does Fanny Price go to live at Mansfield Park?

4. Why does Maria want to marry Mr. Rushworth?

5. What happens at Mansfield Park when Sir Thomas arrives home from Antigua?

6. Why does Edmund object to Yates' proposal to perform a play?

7. What happens when Fanny's pony dies?

8. What is Fanny's reaction when she is told she is going to live with Mrs. Norris?

9. Why does Mary want to know whether Fanny has been brought out into society?

10. What reason does Henry give Julia for why he has not selected her for the part of Agatha?

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