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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 the title of the play the group chooses to perform?

2. Who is Mrs. Whitaker?

3. What does Maria say is bumping against her elbow "unmercifully" during the carriage-ride home from Sotherton?

4. Why does Tom lead Fanny out to the dance floor after telling her he is glad she doesn't want to dance?

5. What question does Mary ask the Bertram brothers about Fanny in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Edmund provide comfort to Fanny at Mansfield Park when she first arrives?

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

4. What happens when Fanny's pony dies?

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

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

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

8. How does Edmund describe Sotherton?

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

10. Describe the East Room that Fanny uses for her own room at Mansfield Park.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the relationship between Maria and Mr. Rushworth. Why does Maria agree to become engaged to him? What is she most interested in getting from the relationship? When her father gives her the option of breaking the engagement, why does Maria choose to go ahead with the marriage?

Essay Topic 2

What concerns Mary about Edmund's choice of profession? In what ways does she show disrespect for his choice? How does it shape her opinion about marrying Edmund? Provide textual examples to support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the importance of the East Room to Fanny's life at Mansfield Park. How does the room represent both Fanny's lowly status in the family as well as her refuge from the family? What do Fanny's actions regarding the room suggest to you about her character? Provide specific textual examples to support your answer.

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