Emma — Questions and answers
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What was Emma Woodhouse's biggest sadness before the events of the novel 'Emma' started?
Choices
- She had to move away from her comfortable home in Hartfield.
- Her friend Harriet Smith decided to leave Mrs. Goddard's school.
- She was not as clever or handsome as she wished to be.
- Her beloved governess, Miss Taylor, married Mr. Weston and left Hartfield. ✓
Answer: Her beloved governess, Miss Taylor, married Mr. Weston and left Hartfield.
From page 1
Why did Harriet Smith refuse Robert Martin's proposal?
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- Emma Woodhouse strongly advised Harriet against accepting it. ✓
- Mr. Elton had already proposed to Harriet Smith.
- Robert Martin was not a kind or respectable farmer.
- Harriet Smith did not like Robert Martin at all.
Answer: Emma Woodhouse strongly advised Harriet against accepting it.
From page 2
Who proposed marriage to Emma Woodhouse at the ball at Randalls?
Choices
- Frank Churchill proposed marriage to Emma Woodhouse.
- Mr. Elton proposed marriage to Emma Woodhouse. ✓
- Mr. Weston proposed marriage to Emma Woodhouse.
- Robert Martin proposed marriage to Emma Woodhouse.
Answer: Mr. Elton proposed marriage to Emma Woodhouse.
From page 3
Who arrived in Highbury to stay with her aunt, Miss Bates, after Frank Churchill's visit?
Choices
- Mrs. Goddard arrived to stay with her aunt, Miss Bates.
- Harriet Smith arrived to stay with her aunt, Miss Bates.
- Jane Fairfax arrived to stay with her aunt, Miss Bates. ✓
- Mrs. Weston arrived to stay with her aunt, Miss Bates.
Answer: Jane Fairfax arrived to stay with her aunt, Miss Bates.
From page 4
Who pointed out Emma Woodhouse's error after she made a thoughtless remark to Miss Bates at Box Hill?
Choices
- Frank Churchill gently but clearly pointed out Emma Woodhouse's error.
- Mr. Elton gently but clearly pointed out Emma Woodhouse's error.
- Mr. Weston gently but clearly pointed out Emma Woodhouse's error.
- Mr. Knightley gently but clearly pointed out Emma Woodhouse's error. ✓
Answer: Mr. Knightley gently but clearly pointed out Emma Woodhouse's error.
From page 5
What secret was revealed about Frank Churchill and Jane Fairfax?
Choices
- Frank Churchill and Jane Fairfax had been secretly engaged for many months. ✓
- Frank Churchill and Jane Fairfax had been secretly writing a play together.
- Frank Churchill and Jane Fairfax had been secretly helping Miss Bates.
- Frank Churchill and Jane Fairfax had been secretly planning to leave Highbury.
Answer: Frank Churchill and Jane Fairfax had been secretly engaged for many months.
From page 6
What new fear arose in Emma Woodhouse's heart after her reflections?
Choices
- Emma Woodhouse worried that Mr. Elton might propose to her again.
- Emma Woodhouse worried that Miss Bates was still upset with her.
- Emma Woodhouse worried that Mr. Knightley might now be in love with Harriet Smith. ✓
- Emma Woodhouse worried that Frank Churchill would never marry Jane Fairfax.
Answer: Emma Woodhouse worried that Mr. Knightley might now be in love with Harriet Smith.
From page 7
What did Mr. Knightley do when he returned to Hartfield and saw Emma Woodhouse?
Choices
- Mr. Knightley confessed his long-standing love for Emma Woodhouse and proposed. ✓
- Mr. Knightley told Emma Woodhouse that he was leaving Highbury soon.
- Mr. Knightley asked Emma Woodhouse to help him find a new home.
- Mr. Knightley shared news about Frank Churchill and Jane Fairfax.
Answer: Mr. Knightley confessed his long-standing love for Emma Woodhouse and proposed.
From page 8
Who did Harriet Smith joyfully accept a proposal from after her period of reflection?
Choices
- Harriet Smith joyfully accepted a proposal from Frank Churchill.
- Harriet Smith joyfully accepted a proposal from Mr. Knightley.
- Harriet Smith joyfully accepted a proposal from Mr. Elton.
- Harriet Smith joyfully accepted a proposal from Robert Martin. ✓
Answer: Harriet Smith joyfully accepted a proposal from Robert Martin.
From page 9
Who did Emma Woodhouse marry at the end of the novel 'Emma'?
Choices
- Emma Woodhouse married Mr. Elton.
- Emma Woodhouse married Robert Martin.
- Emma Woodhouse married Mr. Knightley. ✓
- Emma Woodhouse married Frank Churchill.
Answer: Emma Woodhouse married Mr. Knightley.
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