Emma by Jane Austen - Chapter Summary Quiz
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How has Miss Taylor's wedding affected Emma's life?

brought gentle sorrow, introduced idea of self-indulgence

What are three qualities that describe Emma at the age of 21?

handsome, clever, rich

What is the distance between Hartfield and Mrs. Weston's new home?

half a mile

How far does Isabella live from the city?

<p>16 miles</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Mr. Woodhouse preoccupied with?

<p>health, well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is primarily concerned about their own well-being after Miss Taylor's marriage?

<p>Emma and Mr. Woodhouse</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Mr. Woodhouse feel about the distance to Mrs. Weston's new home?

<p>He regards it as far to walk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is Mr. Woodhouse's character portrayed in the text?

<p>He is presented as an indulgent father who is eccentric about his health, but gentle and kind in nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Mr. Knightley's attitude towards Emma's claim of responsibility for Miss Taylor and Mr. Weston's marriage?

<p>He disagrees with Emma, believing that the Westons are capable of orchestrating their own courtship and marriage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Mr. Woodhouse's opinion on Emma's matchmaking skills differ from Emma's view?

<p>He agrees with Mr. Knightley that Emma should not apply her matchmaking skills to Mr. Elton.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What trait does Mr. Knightley possess that Emma does not welcome?

<p>The ability to recognize and speak of Emma's faults.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major change has Mr. Woodhouse experienced due to marriage?

<p>Marriage has deprived him of Isabella and removed Miss Taylor from his household.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Characters and Traits

  • Emma: handsome, clever, and rich, willful and disturbed, self-indulgent, anxious, and melancholy
  • Mr. Woodhouse: aging, preoccupied with health and well-being, prefers indoors, close to the fireplace, eccentric, gentle, kind, indulgent father, aversion to change
  • Mr. Knightley: sensible, cheerful manner, good friend, recognizes and speaks of Emma's faults, down-to-earth attitude
  • Isabella: married and moved to London, 16 miles away from Hartfield
  • Mrs. Weston (Miss Taylor): married, moved to a home half a mile from Hartfield, but seems unreachable to Emma
  • Mr. Weston: married to Mrs. Weston, considered a good person by Mr. Knightley
  • Mr. Elton: young, capable, potentially a target for Emma's matchmaking skills

Relationships and Events

  • Emma's sister is married, causing Emma to feel a "gentle sorrow"
  • Miss Taylor's wedding has changed Emma's life at Hartfield
  • Emma promoted the match between Miss Taylor and Mr. Weston
  • Isabella's marriage and move have caused a sense of loss for Emma and her father
  • Mr. Knightley warns Emma against applying her matchmaking skills to Mr. Elton

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Test your knowledge of the key events and characters in Emma by Jane Austen with this chapter summary quiz. Explore Emma's character traits, relationships, and themes in this classic novel.

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