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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Jennings say Sir John will be disappointed?

2. Which of the following words does Austen use to describe Sir John?

3. What does Lucy ask Elinor to do to help Edward become a minister?

4. What does Marianne do at the party?

5. How do they Steel sisters win over Lady Middleton?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Elinor display her logic and rationality in this chapter?

2. Is Elinor a better match for Edward than Lucy?

3. Is Mrs. Jennings merely a gossip, or does she genuinely care about people?

4. In this chapter, why is Brandon's sudden departure so important to the development of his character and particularly in comparison to Willoughby?

5. Outline what you think are Elinor's main characteristics.

6. Do you think Mrs. Dashwood's love of her daughter holds them back?

7. How does Elinor further show her tact in this chapter?

8. Why, if Elinor is so independent thinking and the one person in the family with sense, does she write to her mother for advice?

9. Why is Elinor presented as the one who will make the right decisions for the Dashwoods?

10. Is it important that Mr. and Mrs. Palmer are opposites?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Austen's life. In what way do you think her life and personality is reflected in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Why do think social events are so important to the upper classes in eighteenth century Britain? Do you think events are purely informal? Why do you think Edward and Elinor react against such a life?

Essay Topic 3

How much is Marianne's depression responsible for her illness? Is her changeable mood also responsible for her recovery? What do you think this says about Austen's thoughts on illness and eighteenth century society in general?

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