Mansfield Park

Why does Sir Thomas want Fanny to visit her parents' home?

• He wants Fanny to better appreciate her upper-class lifestyle

• He wants Fanny to reconnect with William

• He wants Fanny to see if one of her siblings would benefit from time at Mansfield Park

• He wants Fanny to relay a message from Lady Bertram

What is Mrs. Price's emotional state after greeting Fanny and William?

• She's excited to spend time hearing about Fanny's time at Mansfield Park

• She's relieved that Fanny had a safe journey

• She's anxious to make a good impression so Fanny can report back to her sisters

• She's concerned about making dinner and preparing for William's departure

How does Mr. Price initially react to seeing Fanny and William?

• He asks William to tell him about the hunting at Mansfield Park

• He comments at length on Fanny's physical appearance

• He doesn't notice Fanny and talks to William

• He speaks gruffly but can't hide his joy at seeing Fanny

Which best describes the behavior of Fanny's mother and siblings after she arrives at home?

• Competitive and nosy

• Reserved and gentle

• Loud and chaotic

• Relaxed and cheerful

What are Fanny's emotions after waiting for tea-time and listening to her family?

• She feels a stressed and eager to make a better first impression

• She feels a little hurt about being ignored

• She feels a little bored by her family's poor storytelling

• She feels a little impatient and restless for a walk

What happens after Fanny's mother asks her about Mansfield Park?

• Fanny says very little out of a concern not to gossip about her aunts

• Mrs. Price soon changes subjects and begins complaining about her servants

• Fanny focuses mostly on Edmund, but also has some kind words for Lady Bertram

• Mrs. Price asks for more information about Mrs. Norris and Lady Bertram

Which best describes Fanny's view of her father after staying in Portsmouth for the first week?

• She thinks he would have been improved by paying better attention in grammar school

• She thinks he's bad at his job and does not bathe regularly

• She thinks he would have been improved by joining a profession such as law or the clergy

• She thinks he ignores his family and has unrefined manners

Which best describes Fanny's assessment of her mother's attitude toward her family?

• Fanny thinks her mother is cruel to the younger children

• Fanny thinks her mother needs to give her children more independence

• Fanny thinks her mother needs to learn from her children as much as they learn from her

• Fanny thinks her mother does not love her children equally

How does Fanny's opinion of Susan change after a fortnight at Portsmouth?

• Fanny learns to enjoy Susan's long stories and attention to her dress

• Fanny appreciates Susan's playful, carefree attitude

• Fanny grows tired of Susan's unwillingness to take responsibility for her actions

• Fanny sympathizes with Susan's attempts to improve problems in the house

What is the primary setting of 'Mansfield Park'?

• A) A bustling city

• B) A rural estate

• C) A seaside village

• D) A foreign country