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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's reaction to hearing the news that her uncle has returned?

2. When does Maria set a tentative date for her wedding?

3. How much income does Mr. Crawford have?

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

5. Who comforts Fanny when she sits on a step crying as a young girl?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does Mary want to know whether Fanny has been brought out into society?

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

7. What happens when Fanny's pony dies?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Identify Edmund's early objections to his family performing the play and discuss the way these objections cause a rift between him and Tom. When Edmund changes his mind and decides to perform, what does this tell you about his character? Does he try to justify his decision? How so?

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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