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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who defends Mr. Churchill's actions in regards to his recent inaction?
(a) Emma.
(b) Mr. Weston.
(c) Harriet.
(d) Mrs. Weston.

2. What is Emma's first impression of the mysterious Mr. Churchill?
(a) That they will be instant friends.
(b) That he is inconsiderate and rude.
(c) That he is conceited and unfriendly.
(d) That is very handsome and would make a good husband.

3. What news do Emma and Harriet receive that causes more excitement in Highbury?
(a) Miss Fairfax is due to arrive in the morning.
(b) Mr. Churchill is finally to arrive.
(c) Mrs. Weston is expecting her first child.
(d) Miss Bates has gotten engaged.

4. What news causes Mrs. Weston to worry about her husband's emotions?
(a) Mr. Churchill will not be visiting.
(b) Mr. Churchill does not want to have anything to do with Mr. Weston.
(c) Mr. Churchill has allowed his aunt and uncle to adopt him.
(d) Mr. Churchill has decided to get married, but has not invited the Westons.

5. What complaint does Mr. Woodhouse have regarding the food served at a dinner party at Hartfield?
(a) It is not wholesome enough.
(b) It is too cold.
(c) It is too salty.
(d) It is too wholesome.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Mr. John Knightley spend the summer at the seashore rather than at Hartfield?

2. Who does Emma decide to match Harriet with instead?

3. Who is the intended target of Emma's next attempt at matchmaking?

4. Where does Mrs. Weston repeatedly attempt to persuade Emma to go?

5. Who does Emma believe the donor of the pianoforte is?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who objects to Emma's friendship with Harriet?

2. Why do Mr. John Knightley and Mr. Woodhouse fight over dinner?

3. Whose engagement has the entire village talking?

4. What long awaited visitor finally arrives in Highbury?

5. How does Harriet react when Emma tells her that Mr. Elton declared his love for Emma? Why?

6. Why does Mr. Churchill abruptly leave Highbury? How does this make Emma feel?

7. What does Emma decide to do in order to bring Mr. Elton and Harriet together?

8. How does Mr. Elton react when he learns Harriet cannot attend a party due to a sore throat?

9. Who does Emma want to pair with her neighbor, Mr. Elton, in a matchmaking attempt?

10. With whom does Emma leave the Randalls party?

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