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In Jane Austen's Emma, what is the full name of the title character's governess, whose marriage at the start of the novel sets everything in motion?
AMiss Taylor
BMiss Bates
CMrs. Weston✓
DMrs. Elton
Rationale
Miss Taylor, who is Emma Woodhouse's cherished governess and friend, marries Mr. Weston right at the beginning of the novel, becoming Mrs. Weston. Her leaving Hartfield means Emma loses her closest companion, which leads her to start meddling in the romantic lives of others.
In Jane Austen's Emma, what is the full name of the title character's governess who marries Mr. Weston early in the novel?
AMiss Taylor✓
BMiss Bates
CMrs. Churchill
DMiss Fairfax
In Jane Austen's Emma, which character's full name does Emma Woodhouse mistakenly think is in love with her protégée, Harriet Smith, when he is actually in love with Emma herself?
AMr. Frank Churchill
BMr. George Knightley
CMr. Philip Elton✓
DMr. Robert Martin
Rationale
Emma misinterprets Mr. Elton's interest in Harriet. He is actually seeking Emma's affection, as he reveals during the carriage scene in Volume I, Chapter 15.