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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Fanny happy that Edward has found a job at the parsonage?
(a) He is finally doing something with his life
(b) She can visit him.
(c) She won't have to support him.
(d) He has wanted to get a job all his life.

2. Who does Mrs. Dashwood receive letters from?
(a) Mrs. Jennings and John Dashwood
(b) Fanny Dashwood and Mrs. Jennings
(c) Willoughby and Fanny Dashwood
(d) John Dashwood and Mrs. Palmer

3. Who does Mrs. Jennings think will be a minister at Elinor's wedding?
(a) John Dashwood
(b) Sir John
(c) Edward
(d) Willoughby

4. Why does Robert regret his brother is becoming a rector?
(a) Robert is an atheist
(b) It makes Edward a more attractive prospect
(c) He will not be able to see him as much
(d) He has shut himself out from normal society

5. What does Edward ask Elinor?
(a) To be bridesmaid at his wedding to Miss Grey
(b) To marry him
(c) To come to London
(d) For some money

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mrs Dashwood thank?

2. What do Elinor's visitors in this chapter urge her to do while in Cleveland?

3. Where does Edward want to go?

4. Why has Mrs. Smith disowned him?

5. Why does Mrs Palmer leave the house when Marianne falls ill?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think Fanny and Lady Middleton get along so well?

2. Is Elinor closer to Marianne in character than first thought?

3. Does Marianne's illness change her?

4. Why does the Colonel ask Elinor to tell Edward about his new position in the Parish?

5. In what ways does Marianne's illness show the difference between the characters?

6. Do you think the Dashwoods like John?

7. What are the differences between the Steele sisters and the Dashwood sisters?

8. How much does Marianne's mental state contribute to her illness?

9. Do you think Marianne can be happy with Colonel Brandon?

10. How is Mrs. Dashwood one of the more unselfish characters in the book?

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