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Emma – Ch. 1-9 I. Multiple Choice – characters 1. Mrs. Weston, nee1 Taylor, was Emma’s a. b. c. d.

maid / cook elder sister governess / companion first cousin

2. Mr. Elton was a. b. c. d.

Emma’s brother-in-law A local shopkeeper Owner of the neighboring estate A local clergyman

3. Miss Bates is best characterized as a. b. c. d.

garrulous widow of a former Vicar mistress of the local school mistress of Hartfield

4. Harriet Smith is best defined as a. b. c. d.

Emma’s favorite cousin Emma’s project Emma’s governess Emma’s enemy

5. Emma perceives Mr. Martin as a. an up and coming gentleman b. presumptuous towards her c. desirable as her possible husband d. nice, but beneath her notice 6. Mr. Knightly treats Emma much like a 1

NEE indicates former or maiden name. I.e. Sandra Still nee Roberts.

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a. b. c. d.

scatterbrain nuisance younger sister motherly influence lower class citizen

7. Mr. Woodhouse’s primary concern is a. b. c. d.

Isabella Mr. John Knightly The Westons Mr. Woodhouse

8. Frank Churchill is a. b. c. d.

Mr. Weston’s son Mrs. Bates’s cousin Emma’s uncle Harriet’s brother

9. The name of Emma’s estate is a. b. c. d.

Highbury Hartfield Abbey-Mill Randalls

10. The closest town to Emma’s home was a. b. c. d.

Hartfield Pemberly Knight’s Gate Highbury

II. Quotes of Importance. Who said what? 11. “And have you never known the pleasure and triumph of a lucky guess?” Emma Woodhouse

12. “I do not know what your opinion may be, Mrs. Weston, of the intimacy between Emma and Harriet Smith, but I think it a bad thing.” Mr. Knightley

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13. “No husbands and wives in the case at present indeed. Exactly so. No husbands and wives.” Elton

14. “Elton is a very good sort of man…but not at all likely to make an impudent match.” Mr. Knightley

15. “Can it be Neptune? Or a trident? Or a mermaid? Or a shark? Oh, no. Shark is only one syllable…do you think we shall ever find it out?” Harriet

III. Short answer. Based on the text, explain the following. 16. As mistress of her estate, what activities occupied Emma’s time? Gossiping making sure the estate in clean and making sure the food is finished.

17. In this community, name several people in the “upper crust” or “first set.” Mr knightley, Mr weston, mrs weston

18. In this community, name several people in the “second set.” Mrs. Bates, Mrs. Harriet, Jane Fairfax 19. What seems to be the characteristic methods of schooling young ladies? Teaching to be wives and look good and have manners.

20. Describe the status, personality, and life of Mr. Martin. Mr. Martin s a farmer with a lot of money. He is kinda weird acting but Emma doesn’t like his auroa

21. Based on several incidents in the text, what do you think is Harriet’s true opinion of Robert Martin?

22. Explain the essence of Mr. Knightly and Emma’s quarrel.

23. What was the purpose of the court – ship charade?

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It was to set up something like alliances among the upper class where a certain family would combine with another family to have more money and power. It was to kinda unite families.

24. From the dialogue, we get a glimpse of John and Isabella’s family life. What is it like?

25. At the end of chapter 9, what do you think the situation is regarding Mr. Elton and Harriet?

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