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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 will the ball be held November 22?

2. What does Henry tell Mary that he is determined to do regarding Fanny?

3. How does Mrs. Norris describe Fanny when she is speaking to Sir Thomas at the end of Chapter 32?

4. Where did Maria and Mr. Rushworth live for a time after their wedding?

5. What does Henry say he wishes to do with Thornton Lacey the following winter?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Fanny feel about returning to Mansfield Park?

2. What is Maria's response when Sir Thomas offers her the option of breaking her engagement?

3. Does Henry believe Fanny might change her mind about marrying him?

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

5. Is Fanny welcomed when she returns home to her family?

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

7. How does Fanny react to leading the dancing at the ball?

8. Why does Edmund retrieve Fanny from Portsmouth?

9. What does Edmund tell Fanny about her decision to refuse Henry's marriage proposal?

10. How does Fanny learn of Maria and Henry's scandal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Fanny's role as the protagonist in this novel. How do her moral values and integrity shape the story? What must she overcome in order to stay true to herself?

Essay Topic 2

What is lacking in Mrs. Norris' behavior toward Fanny? How does she make life difficult for Fanny? Why does she believe Fanny deserves less than the other Bertram children? Provide three textual examples that show Mrs. Norris' negative opinion of Fanny.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the importance of the East Room to Fanny's life at Mansfield Park. How does the room represent both Fanny's lowly status in the family as well as her refuge from the family? What do Fanny's actions regarding the room suggest to you about her character? Provide specific textual examples to support your answer.

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