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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. What does Marianne reproach her sister for being?

2. What does Marianne's illness deepen into?

3. Why would moving to Delaford cause Elinor pain?

4. Why can Mrs. Dashwood not forgive Willoughby?

5. Who does Elinor receive a letter from?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it important that the Colonel is one of the oldest characters in the book?

2. Is John completely dominated by his wife?

3. What does Elinor's unhappy reaction show about her logical character?

4. Is Elinor and Edward's marriage a victory of true love over societal expectations?

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

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

7. Does Marianne's illness change her?

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

9. Why is having sense so important to Elinor?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss whether you think the Colonel is a good match for Marianne. Is he a direct replacement for her sister? Do you think the match is more for the sake of Elinor than Marianne? If so, how much does Elinor's practicality oppress her sister's spontaneity?

Essay Topic 2

Austen was an unmarried daughter of a rector. With this in mind and anything else you know about Austen's life, which character resembles Austen the most?

1) Does she use that character to give her opinions of eighteenth century society?

2) Which characters do you think Austen shows less appreciation for? How do these characters differ from the main character?

Essay Topic 3

Pick a character from the novel and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Why? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters with other characters? How do the character's goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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