SAT Practice - Emma

According to the passage, what are the great­est disadvantages facing Emma?

• (A) Her father is not a stimulating conver­sationalist, and she is bored.

• (B) She is lonely and afraid that Mrs. Weston will not have a happy marriage.

• (C) She is used to having her way too much, and she thinks too highly of herself.

• (D) She misses the companionship of her mother, her sister, and Miss Taylor.

In lines 38-43, the author describes Emma's solitary thoughts after dinner in order to:

• (F) illustrate her anger regarding Miss Taylor's marriage.

• (G) emphasize her feelings of sadness and loneliness.

• (H) suggest her disappointment in her father.

• (J) indicate her dislike of Mr. Weston

As described in the passage, Emma's relationship with Miss Taylor can be characterized as:

• (A) more loving than a parent-child relation­ship.

• (B) similar to the relationship of sisters or best friends.

• (C) weaker than Emma's relationship with her sister.

• (D) stronger than Miss Taylor's relationship with her new husband.

As used in line 28, disposition can most closely be defined as:

• (F) a tendency

• (G) control

• (H) placement

• (J) transfer

Which of the following are included in Emma's memories of her relationship with Miss Taylor?

I. Miss Taylor taking care of Emma during childhood illnesses

II. Miss Taylor entertaining Emma

III. Miss Taylor teaching her mathematics

IV. Miss Taylor scolding her for being selfish

• (A) I, III, and IV only

• (B) I and III only

• (C) II, III, and IV only

• (D) I and II only

According to the passage, since the death of her mother, Emma has led a

• (F) desolate life.

• (G) restricted life.

• (H) happy life.

• (J) confused life.

Based on the passage, Emma could best be described as:

• (A) obedient.

• (B) unappreciative.

• (C) headstrong.

• (D) bitter.

2. The passage suggests that the quality Emma values most in a friend is:

• (F) intelligence.

• (G) devotion

• (H) honesty.

• (J) charisma

How does Emma view Mr. Weston?

• (A) She thinks that he is an excellent match and it required considerable self-sacrifice not to pursue him herself.

• (B) She considers him to be a respectable if somewhat average match for her friend.

• (C) She sees him as an intruder who has carried away her best friend in "a black

  morning's work" (line 50).

• (D) She believes he is an indulgent, easily swayed man, reminiscent of her father.

The author feels that Emma is accustomed to:

• (F) behaving according to the wishes of her affectionate father.

• (G) taking the advice of Miss Taylor when faced with deciding upon a course of action.

• (H) doing as she pleases without permission from her father or governess.

• (J) abiding by strict rules governing her behavior.