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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 Fanny think when Edmund decides to accept a part in the play?

2. Who proposes that the young people perform a play at Mansfield Park?

3. What is France Ward's husband's occupation when they marry?

4. What is the title of the play the group chooses to perform?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe Mary Crawford.

5. Why is Fanny sitting on a bench in Sotherton Park?

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

7. Is Mary an excellent horseback rider?

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

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

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 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 2

Analyze the significance of William and Fanny's relationship to Fanny's well-being. How does William provide relief from life with the Bertrams? Why is it important that William accompanied Fanny home to Portsmouth?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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