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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes Emma to suspect she might be in love with Mr. Churchill?
(a) An observance made by her father.
(b) The depth of her grief at his loss.
(c) A letter in which he confesses his love.
(d) The opinions of Mr. and Mrs. Weston.

2. Who continues to be unpleasant and make rude comments, even at Emma's wedding?
(a) Miss Fairfax.
(b) Mrs. Weston.
(c) Mrs. Elton.
(d) Mr. Elton.

3. Where does Emma send Harriet?
(a) To Bath to visit a resort.
(b) To Cambridge to attend classes.
(c) To London to stay with the John Knightley family.
(d) To Essex to visit family.

4. What number of guests does Emma try to keep her party to in order to appease her father?
(a) Ten.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Nine.
(d) Eight.

5. Why is this person angry with Mr. George Knightley?
(a) Because Mr. Knightley stole his cow.
(b) Because Mr. Knightley was supposed to meet him at Donwell Abbey and did not.
(c) Because Mr. Knightley cheated him in a business deal.
(d) Because Mr. Knightley accused him of cheating at cards.

6. What does Harriet think of the newly married couple?
(a) Harriet is depressed, convinced she will never be married.
(b) Harriet is happy they found happiness.
(c) Harriet is happy there is one less man for Emma to match her with.
(d) Harriet is jealous of their union.

7. Why is Mrs. Elton's picnic at Box Hill delayed?
(a) A lame carriage horse.
(b) A rainstorm.
(c) A servant strike.
(d) A broken carriage wheel.

8. From what does Mr. Churchill save Harriet in Volume 3, Chapter 3?
(a) A fainting spell.
(b) A broken carriage wheel.
(c) An attack by an unknown man.
(d) A robbery by gypsies.

9. Why do Emma and Mr. Knightley discuss this invitation?
(a) They are discussing the unpleasantness of another day in Mrs. Elton's company.
(b) They are trying to decide if they should attend.
(c) They are discussing the gift they should bring.
(d) They are both trying to discover how the other feels about the people involved.

10. Why is Emma excited about this death in Volume 3, Chapter 9?
(a) Because the old woman was mean and her death will free everyone around her.
(b) Because it will mean a trip to London.
(c) Because it will clear the way for Mr. Churchill to be married, hopefullly to Harriet.
(d) Because it will mean a funeral and a reason for old friends to see each other.

11. What game does Emma play with Mr. Churchill after tea at Hartfield?
(a) Checkers.
(b) A card game.
(c) A riddle game with alphabet letters.
(d) Chess.

12. How does the revelation of the father of Harriet change her social status upon her marriage?
(a) It means Harriet can no longer spend time with Emma and her other friends.
(b) It means her intended marriage is below her and cannot take place.
(c) It has no affect.
(d) Her father ensures that Harriet will remain a part of high society despite marrying a farmer.

13. What is the urgent message Mrs. Weston has for Emma?
(a) That Mr. Churchill has been engaged to Miss Fairfax for months.
(b) That Miss Fairfax has eloped with Mr. Churchill.
(c) That Mrs. Weston is about to deliver her baby.
(d) That Harriet has become engaged to Mr. Martin.

14. Who interrupts this visit, angry with Mr. George Knightley?
(a) Mr. Churchill.
(b) Mr. Woodhouse.
(c) Mr. Elton.
(d) Mr. Weston.

15. Why is Emma glad Harriet does not want to see her?
(a) Because she can continue to put off telling her about her engagement to Mr. George Knightley.
(b) Because she is eager to stay away from such a depressing person.
(c) Because she hopes this means Harriet has met a man.
(d) Because she does not like her anymore.

Short Answer Questions

1. What game does Emma play at the picnic at Box Hill?

2. Who has a baby in Volume 3, Chapter 17?

3. What causes the number to unavoidably increase to nine?

4. What news does Emma learn from Miss Fairfax the following day?

5. What does Emma believe Harriet would be if allowed to remain in Hartfield?

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