Emma

1. Which three positive attributes does Emma possess?

A) beauty, agreeableness, wealth

B) intelligence, agreeableness, beauty

C) wealth, intelligence, beauty

D) sophistication, beauty, wealth

2. How would you best describe Frank Churchill’s initial attitude to Highbury?

A) dismissive

B) enthusiastic

C) hostile

D) conciliatory

3. Why does Emma initially take an interest in Harriet Smith?

A) because she is illegitimate

B) because she is beautiful

C) because she is vulnerable

D) because she has good manners

4. What does Emma consider to be the chief difference between her friendship with Harriet and her friendship with Mrs. Weston?

A) Mrs. Weston is a better walking companion than Harriet.

B) Whereas Harriet was useful to Emma, Emma will be useful to Mrs. Weston.

C) Whereas Mrs. Weston was useful to Emma, Emma will be useful to Harriet.

D) Harriet is more pleasant to talk to than Mrs. Weston.

5. Why does Mr. Knightley think that the friendship between Harriet and Emma will be to Emma’s detriment? (short answer)

6. What does Mr. Elton make of Emma’s influence on Harriet?

A) It has made Harriet vain.

B) It was entirely unnecessary.

C) It has made Harriet less attractive.

D) It has made Harriet more attractive.

7. Why is Emma surprised by Robert Martin’s letter?

A) It is unexpectedly poetic.

B) It is well written.

C) It is ungrammatical.

D) It is conceited.

8. Why does Mr. Knightley consider Emma to have been a bad friend to Harriet?

A) Emma has threatened to withdraw her friendship if Harriet disobeys her.

B) Emma has hurt Harriet’s feelings by making her refuse the man she loves.

C) Emma has willfully and repeatedly lied to Harriet while pretending to be honest.

D) Emma has made Harriet refuse the best offer of marriage she is likely to receive.

9. What is the subject of Mr. Elton’s charade?

A) courtship

B) sea voyages

C) unrequited love

D) marriage

10. Why does Emma “have none of the usual inducements of women to marry?” (Location 1261)

A) She does not value male company.

B) Her father is excellent company.

C) She is rich and socially well-positioned.

D) She is clever and beautiful.

11. What do Mr. Woodhouse and his eldest daughter, Isabella, have in common?

A) They are tender-hearted extroverts.

B) They are effusive in their praise for Emma.

C) They are tender-hearted hypochondriacs.

D) They are uncaring hypochondriacs.

12. Why does Mr. Knightley warn Emma about Mr. Elton? (short answer)

13. Why might Emma make an exception to her rule of never marrying for Frank Churchill?

A) She has heard he is very handsome.

B) He seems to be of the right age, social class, and character for her.

C) He seems able to match her intelligence.

D) She has heard he is due to inherit a fortune from the Churchills.

14. What is it about Mr. Elton’s proposal that most offends Emma?

A) He seems entirely ignorant of the fact that she is his social superior.

B) He has failed to consider her father in his plans.

C) He has made it clear that he only wants to marry her for her money.

D) He has proposed to her in a carriage.

15. Emma suspects Jane Fairfax of being involved with whom?

A) Mr. Perry

B) Frank Churchill

C) Mr. Knightley

D) Mr. Dixon

16. Why does Mr. Knightley suspect that Emma does not like Jane Fairfax?

A) Jane Fairfax has been educated by the best London teachers.

B) Jane Fairfax is secretive and boring.

C) Jane Fairfax has better social skills than Emma.

D) Jane Fairfax has all the accomplishments that Emma would wish for herself.

17. Why is Harriet distressed when she arrives at Hartfield after a rain shower?

A) She has heard that Mr. Elton is engaged.

B) She has heard that Mr. Elton preferred Emma as a wife.

C) She has run into Robert Martin.

D) She has run into some gypsies who attempted to mug her.

18. Why is Mr. Elton delighted with his new wife? (short answer)

19. How does Harriet show the Martins that she no longer wishes to be close to them?

A) She tells them she is not interested in marrying Robert.

B) She is openly discourteous toward them.

C) She makes her visit to them a short one.

D) She keeps mentioning Emma on her visit to them.

20. Why does Frank Churchill consider Jane Fairfax unattractive?

A) She is cold-hearted in manner.

B) She is pale and sickly-looking.

C) She is too quiet and reserved.

D) She is conceited about her talents.

21. Who does Mrs. Weston think is the anonymous donor of Jane Fairfax’s pianoforte?

A) Mr. Knightley

B) Mr. Dixon

C) Colonel Campbell

D) Mrs. Dixon

22. How does Frank Churchill covertly flirt with Jane Fairfax at the Bateses’?

A) He makes a comparison between Highbury and Weymouth, where they met.

B) He openly wishes that there had been a half hour more of dancing at the Coles’ party.

C) He asks her to play a tune from Weymouth on the pianoforte.

D) He states that he wishes he could have danced with her at the Coles’ party.

23. Why does Emma change her mind about Frank Churchill and determine to never marry him? (short answer)

24. What outrages Emma the most about the new Mrs. Elton?

A) She boasts about being married.

B) She name-drops Maple Grove several times.

C) She speaks fluent Italian.

D) She refers to Mr. Knightley by his last name only.

25. Why are the Eltons “sneering and negligent” towards Harriet? (Location 4109)

A) because it is the easiest way for them to snub Emma without appearing to do so       

B) because they prefer Jane Fairfax

C) because it is a means of taunting Harriet for her illegitimacy

D) because they are snobs who only want to associate with their social superiors

26. Why does Jane Fairfax feel pessimistic about the prospect of becoming a governess?

A) because her intellect will be used to the advantage of others

B) because her role will earn her a modest living

C) because she will have to leave Highbury

D) because she will have to leave the Campbells

27. According to Mrs. Elton, which instrument will make Jane a more attractive proposition as a governess?

A) the violin

B) the pianoforte

C) the harp

D) the lute

28. What do Mrs. Elton and Mrs. Churchill have in common?

A) They make a point of always traveling with their own bedding.

B) They pretend to be great ladies despite not having been born into gentility.

C) They have married men who possess significant wealth.

D) They are extroverted and wish to have social influence. 

29. What change in character does Frank Churchill show after his return to Highbury from Enscombe?

A) He pays Emma fewer compliments.

B) He is charming and excitable.

C) He is sober and reflective.

D) He is restless and uneasy.

30. How does Mr. Knightley rescue Harriet at the Crown Inn Ball? (short answer)

31. Who does Emma determine should succeed Mr. Elton in Harriet’s affections?

A) Mr. Cox

B) Mr. Knightley

C) Frank Churchill

D) Robert Martin

32. How does Emma resolve not to meddle in Harriet’s love life when Harriet announces a new man has replaced Mr. Elton in her affections?

A) She refuses to give Harriet advice on dealing with her crush.

B) She asks Harriet to change the subject.

C) She vows to never speak the new man’s name aloud.

D) She does not promise to abstain from interfering.

33. Which combination of factors causes Mr. Knightley to suspect Frank Churchill of being involved with Jane Fairfax?

A) Frank looks at Jane admiringly and tries to catch her alone.

B) Frank looks at Jane admiringly and spills a secret known only to the Bateses.

C) Frank praises Jane aloud and spills a secret known only to the Bateses.

D) Frank makes inquiries after Jane’s health and looks at her admiringly.

34. Why does Emma admire Mr. Knightley’s residence, Donwell Abbey?

A) Its style exemplifies English good taste and traditional values.

B) Its style is the height of fashion and modern sophistication.

C) It is much bigger and grander than Hartfield.

D) It has the best strawberry beds in the country.

35. Why is Emma in tears at the end of the visit to Box Hill? (short answer)

36. Which gallant gesture does Mr. Knightley make prior to his departure for London?

A) He takes her hand and holds it while he talks to her.

B) He takes her hand and, gazing into her eyes, tells her that he will miss her.

C) He takes her hand and kisses it.

D) He takes her hand, carrying it to his lips as though he is about to kiss it.

37. What is the real nature of Frank Churchill and Jane Fairfax’s relationship?

A) They have been secretly engaged for the duration of their stay in Highbury.

B) They have fallen in love and just become engaged.

C) They have eloped and married secretly.

D) They have secretly been lovers for the duration of their stay in Highbury.

38. Why is Emma most disturbed by Harriet’s transferal of her affections to Mr. Knightley?

A) She thinks that Harriet has become immodest because of her interference.

B) She loves Mr. Knightley and wants to marry him herself.

C) She worries that Mr. Knightley will lose status if he marries Harriet.

D) She fears the marriage would cause her to lose Mr. Knightley’s friendship.

39. How does Emma deal with her disapproval of Harriet’s crush on Mr. Knightley?

A) She asks Harriet not to see Mr. Knightley.

B) She asks Harriet not to come to Hartfield.

C) She attempts to find a new suitor for Harriet.

D) She does nothing and resolves to leave matters to fate.

40. Which event made Mr. Knightley certain of his love for Emma? (short answer)

41. Why does Emma initially think she will have to delay her wedding to Mr. Knightley?

A) She worries her father will be unsafe if he is left alone.

B) She does not yet feel ready to get married.

C) She worries about hurting Harriet’s feelings.

D) She does not want to leave or disturb her father.

42. How would you best describe Emma and Harriet’s relationship at the end of the novel?

A) They feel mutual embarrassment and shame.

B) They feel closer and stronger in their friendship than ever before.

C) They are civil acquaintances rather than close friends.

D) They are standoffish after Harriet declines Emma’s offer of friendship.