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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 Maria's reaction when Henry leaves for a trip in Chapter 20?

2. What do Fanny and William say they would like to drink when they arrive at their parents' house?

3. What does Lady Bertram promise to Fanny that she never offered to Maria?

4. Where did Maria and Mr. Rushworth live for a time after their wedding?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Fanny plan to go to Portsmouth?

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

3. Describe Henry's visit with Fanny in Portsmouth.

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

5. Is Sir Thomas surprised to discover that Fanny has no fire in her room?

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

7. Does Fanny's place in the household change when Julia and Maria leave for Brighton?

8. Does Sir Thomas find William to be an engaging guest in his home?

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

10. How is it that Fanny receives two chains to wear with the amber cross that William gave her?

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

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?

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