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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 is "wretched, and how unpardonable, how hopeless, and how wicked..."?

2. What does Sir Thomas inquire about Maria's wishes regarding her marriage?

3. What news does William learn as soon as he arrives at his parents' home with Fanny?

4. Where will the ball be held November 22?

5. Who tells Fanny that William has been promoted?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Fanny plan to go to Portsmouth?

3. Why does Sir Thomas want to hold a ball at Mansfield Park?

4. Why does Edmund retrieve Fanny from Portsmouth?

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

6. Describe what happens when Henry asks Fanny to marry him.

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

8. How does Mrs. Norris respond to Sir Thomas' criticisms about her allowing his children to put on a play?

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

10. Does Fanny want to return to Mansfield Park?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Tom's role as the oldest son of Sir Thomas. How has being the elder son given Tom the freedom to behave selfishly? In what way does Sir Thomas encourage this behavior? How does his illness change him, and why is his transformation important to Sir Thomas? Provide specific examples to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss the importance of the East Room to Fanny's life at Mansfield Park. How does the room represent both Fanny's lowly status in the family as well as her refuge from the family? What do Fanny's actions regarding the room suggest to you about her character? Provide specific textual examples to support your answer.

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