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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 month does Sir Thomas plan to return from Antigua?

2. What does Fanny have on the wall of her room that William sent her?

3. What kind of drink does Edmund give Fanny at the end of Chapter 8?

4. Whom does Henry want to play the part of Agatha?

5. Why is Mr. Rushworth pleased with his part as Count Cassel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Is Mary an excellent horseback rider?

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

3. What causes a rift between the Ward sisters?

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

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

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

7. How does Edmund describe Sotherton?

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

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

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

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 Tom and Mrs. Norris' behavior toward Fanny regarding the play. What does their behavior suggest about their view of Fanny as a person they can influence? What is Fanny's reaction to their manipulative ways?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how the theme of social status is used in the novel. How do characters such as Sir Thomas, Lady Bertram and Mrs. Norris value social standing? What are Edmund's views about the advantage for Fanny if she marries into money?

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