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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 role does Mary Crawford tell Edmund he must play?

2. What is Fanny deprived the pleasure of in Chapter 4?

3. Whom does Mary think is the best actor in the play?

4. How does Mary describe Tom's manners in Chapter 5?

5. How much income does Mr. Crawford have?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Edmund tell Maria about his reaction to their choice of play?

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

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

5. What happens at Mansfield Park when Sir Thomas arrives home from Antigua?

6. What happens when Fanny's pony dies?

7. What causes a rift between the Ward sisters?

8. How does Mr. Rushworth make a good impression on Sir Thomas after he returns home?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Edmund overlook Mary's shortcomings early in their relationship? What does the scandal allow him to fully understand about Mary's true nature? What is he most disappointed about in her character? Provide specific examples to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Fanny and Edmund have always provided solace to each other during difficult times. Discuss how Edmund comforts Fanny when she comes to live at Mansfield Park. How does he take her under his wing? In what ways does Fanny show her love for Edmund by giving him solace when he needs it? Provide textual examples to support your viewpoint.

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