10 Questions
What was Mr.Rushworth initially drawn to in Miss Bertram?
Her beauty
What motivated Miss Bertram to consider marrying Mr.Rushworth?
Desire for a larger income and a house in town
What role did Mrs.Norris play in promoting the match between Miss Bertram and Mr.Rushworth?
She was zealous in promoting the match
What did Mrs.Rushworth declare about Miss Bertram?
She was the best adapted to make her son happy
What was Mrs.Norris's opinion of Miss Bertram?
She was faultless and an angel
What was the general feeling of the neighbourhood regarding Mr. Rushworth's marriage to Miss Bertram?
They felt it was expedient and satisfying.
Why was Edmund unhappy about his sister's engagement to Mr. Rushworth?
He believed Mr. Rushworth was not a desirable companion.
What was the reason for delaying Sir Thomas's consent to the engagement?
He was not present to give his consent.
How did Mrs. Norris react to the news of the engagement?
She talked about it everywhere.
What was the approximate income of Mr. Rushworth?
Twelve thousand a year.
Study Notes
Maria Bertram and Mr. Rushworth's Engagement
- Mr. Rushworth is immediately smitten with Maria Bertram's beauty and considers marrying her.
- Maria is 21 years old and sees marriage as a duty, especially if it provides a larger income and a house in town.
- Mrs. Norris promotes the match, seeking to enhance its desirability to both parties.
- Mrs. Rushworth, Mr. Rushworth's mother, acknowledges her desire for her son to marry and praises Maria's qualities, calling her the best adapted to make her son happy.
- Maria and Mr. Rushworth dance together at several balls, leading to their engagement, which satisfies their families and the neighborhood.
Family Reactions
- Edmund is the only family member who sees a fault in the engagement, disapproving of his sister's focus on Mr. Rushworth's large income of 12,000 pounds per year.
- Edmund questions Mr. Rushworth's intelligence and charm, thinking him unworthy of his sister.
- Sir Thomas's consent is pending, but the two families interact freely, with Mrs. Norris spreading the news of the engagement despite pretending to keep it secret.
This quiz is about the engagement between Maria Bertram and Mr. Rushworth in Jane Austen's novel Mansfield Park. It covers their motivations and the influence of others on their decision. Explore the society and relationships in 19th-century England.
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