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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. How does Edmund look when he arrives at the Price's house?

2. Who encourages Fanny to accept an invitation to dinner at the Grants?

3. What does Henry loan to William at the end of Chapter 24?

4. Why does Fanny go to Portsmouth?

5. What did Julia and Yates do that Edmund describes in a letter to Fanny?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Does Fanny's place in the household change when Julia and Maria leave for Brighton?

4. Why does Edmund retrieve Fanny from Portsmouth?

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

6. Describe Henry's visit with Fanny in Portsmouth.

7. What is Fanny's reaction when she learns that William will soon be arriving at Mansfield Park?

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

9. Is Sir Thomas surprised to discover that Fanny has no fire in her room?

10. Does Fanny want to return to Mansfield Park?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the Bertram ball as a symbol of Fanny and William's acceptance within the Bertram family. What actions show that Sir Thomas has an elevated opinion of them? How does the ball change Fanny? Use textual examples to support your analysis.

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 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?

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