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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. Where did Tom meet John Yates?

2. What is Fanny doing at the window at the end of Chapter 11?

3. What does Maria say is bumping against her elbow "unmercifully" during the carriage-ride home from Sotherton?

4. Where is Fanny's bedroom?

5. What does Tom think of his Aunt Norris in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Edmund provide comfort to Fanny at Mansfield Park when she first arrives?

2. Why is Fanny sitting on a bench in Sotherton Park?

3. How does Edmund describe Sotherton?

4. How do Maria and Tom receive the news that Edmund will perform in the play after all?

5. Does Mrs. Grant believe that Maria is interested in Henry?

6. Is Mary surprised that Edmund plans to be ordained?

7. What is Fanny's reaction when she sees the Sotherton chapel?

8. Does Mrs. Norris insult Fanny because she will not act in the play?

9. What causes a rift between the Ward sisters?

10. How do Edmund and Maria react when they hear the news of their father's impending return from Antigua?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how the theme of social status is used in the novel. How do characters such as Sir Thomas, Lady Bertram and Mrs. Norris value social standing? What are Edmund's views about the advantage for Fanny if she marries into money?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Identify Edmund's early objections to his family performing the play and discuss the way these objections cause a rift between him and Tom. When Edmund changes his mind and decides to perform, what does this tell you about his character? Does he try to justify his decision? How so?

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