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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 does Tom want to do to create a better play?

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

3. What does Tom Bertram do that Sir Thomas has to pay for at the beginning of the novel?

4. Who is Mrs. Whitaker?

5. What does Mrs. Norris bring home with her from Sotherton?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Fanny's pony dies?

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

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

4. Is Mary surprised that Edmund plans to be ordained?

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

6. When does Mary realize which Bertram brother she prefers?

7. What do Fanny and Edmund agree on about Mary?

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

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

10. What causes a rift between the Ward sisters?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fanny and Edmund have always provided solace to each other during difficult times. Discuss how Edmund comforts Fanny when she comes to live at Mansfield Park. How does he take her under his wing? In what ways does Fanny show her love for Edmund by giving him solace when he needs it? Provide textual examples to support your viewpoint.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Fanny believes that love is important in a marriage. Discuss her belief as it relates to her own marriage to Edmund. Do you think they are well-suited? Why or why not? Provide textual examples to support your opinion.

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