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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 passion of Tom's takes him away from Mansfield Park in Chapter 5?

2. How does Fanny react to seeing the Sotherton chapel?

3. What is the relationship between Mary and Henry Crawford?

4. Where do the Bertram siblings go to see their father after he returns home?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What causes a rift between the Ward sisters?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Fanny's positive influence on her sister Susan. How does Fanny rescue Susan and provide guidance that will be important to her later in the story? What role does Susan take on in the Bertram family? Does it mirror Fanny's earlier role? How so?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the Bertram ball as a symbol of Fanny and William's acceptance within the Bertram family. What actions show that Sir Thomas has an elevated opinion of them? How does the ball change Fanny? Use textual examples to support your analysis.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the use of letters in this story. In what way does the author use letters as a method for advancing the plot and revealing important information? Identify two or three letters that are central to the plot's advancement and discuss how these letters change Fanny's life.

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