80 pages 2 hours read

Jane Austen

Emma

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1815

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Volume 1, Chapters 1-18

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.