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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 is Fanny doing at the window at the end of Chapter 11?

2. Whom does Fanny miss most after she arrives at Mansfield Park?

3. What does Edmund plan to do once his father returns from Antigua?

4. What is the weather like when the Bertrams return home from Sotherton?

5. What is Fanny deprived the pleasure of in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mary Crawford.

2. Does Mrs. Norris insult Fanny because she will not act in the play?

3. What happens when Fanny's pony dies?

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

5. Does Mrs. Grant believe that Maria is interested in Henry?

6. What does Mrs. Norris bring home from Sotherton?

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

8. How do Maria and Tom receive the news that Edmund will perform in the play after all?

9. How does Mr. Rushworth make a good impression on Sir Thomas after he returns home?

10. Why does Tom dance with Fanny?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze Tom and Mrs. Norris' behavior toward Fanny regarding the play. What does their behavior suggest about their view of Fanny as a person they can influence? What is Fanny's reaction to their manipulative ways?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the conflict created by Henry Crawford's marriage proposal. How does he put Fanny in a difficult position? In what way does he further the conflict through his behavior? Provide specific examples to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Fanny's role as the protagonist in this novel. How do her moral values and integrity shape the story? What must she overcome in order to stay true to herself?

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