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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 topic of conversation between Edmund and Henry while they are in the drawing room with Fanny and Lady Bertram?

2. How does Fanny introduce Henry to her family?

3. What did Julia and Yates do that Edmund describes in a letter to Fanny?

4. How many dances does Edmund request Mary to save for him at the ball in November?

5. How does Fanny describe Mary's letters to her after she leaves Mansfield?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Fanny's reaction when she learns that William will soon be arriving at Mansfield Park?

2. Does Henry believe Fanny might change her mind about marrying him?

3. How does Fanny learn of Maria and Henry's scandal?

4. What does Edmund tell Sir Thomas about Fanny's role in the decision to perform a play in his absence?

5. Do Fanny and her mother grow close while Fanny is visiting?

6. Is Fanny welcomed when she returns home to her family?

7. What does Edmund say when Henry asks to rent Thornton Lacey?

8. What is Mary's response when Henry tells her he plans to ask Fanny to marry him?

9. How does Mary calm herself after she learns that Edmund will take his orders in a few weeks?

10. What happens when Tom goes to London?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fanny is frightened of Sir Thomas when she first arrives at Mansfield Park. What scares her about her uncle? How does their relationship change when Sir Thomas returns from Antigua? What actions does Sir Thomas take to indicate his acceptance of and high regard for Fanny?

Essay Topic 2

What is lacking in Mrs. Norris' behavior toward Fanny? How does she make life difficult for Fanny? Why does she believe Fanny deserves less than the other Bertram children? Provide three textual examples that show Mrs. Norris' negative opinion of Fanny.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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