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Sense and Sensibility Quiz

Jane Austen
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Sense and Sensibility Quiz

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1)

What are the first names of the Steele sisters? (from Chapter 21 | Chapter 22)

Paula and Rose
Fran and Elizabeth
Daisy and Petal
Anne and Lucy
2)

Why does Elinor think Lucy is attracted to Robert? (from Chapter 49)

He is just like her sister Anne
Because he stands to inherit a lot of money
He is better looking than Edward
He is unpredictable
3)

Which part of London does Mrs. Jennings own a home? (from Chapter 25 | Chapter 26)

Portman Square
Oxford Street
Wimbledon
Baker Street
4)

What does Lucy want Edward to do for a living? (from Chapter 23 | Chapter 24)

Become an actor
Become a politician
Become a playwright
Become a minister
5)

Who does Elinor see Willoughby with? (from Chapter 27 | Chapter 28)

A princess
His elderly mother
A fashionable looking young woman
Lucy Steele
6)

Who do the Dashwoods see while out? (from Chapter 33 | Chapter 34)

Edward
John Dashwood
Willoughby
Sir John Middleton
7)

What did Edward come to regret? (from Chapter 49)

His friendship with Elinor
That he did not have a profession
That he was ever born
His enagement to Lucy
8)

How much money does Mrs. Ferrars give her son? (from Chapter 50)

5,000 pounds
2,000 pounds
10,000 pounds
20,000 pounds
9)

Who are the next people to arrive in London? (from Chapter 31 | Chapter 32)

The Ferrar brothers
John and Fanny Dashwood
The Palmers
The Steele sisters
10)

What does Marianne plan to do while in London? (from Chapter 25 | Chapter 26)

Find a husband
Meet royalty
Visit Willoughby
Visit the national gallery
11)

After Brandon leaves, who other than Marianne are the only two people that remain? (from Chapter 43)

Mr. Palmer and Elinor
Elinor and Margaret
Mr. Palmer and Mrs. Jennings
Elinor and Mrs. Jennings
12)

Who enters the room when Lucy and Elinor are having a conversation? (from Chapter 35 | Chapter 36)

Edward
Colonel Brandon
Willoughby
Robert Ferrars
13)

Why does Marianne hope for cold weather? (from Chapter 27 | Chapter 28)

Willoughby will contract a cold
Willoughby will come back from his outdoor pursuits
She wants to have an excuse to stay inside and read
London is too humid
14)

What does Marianne ask Elinor to tell their mother? (from Chapter 46)

Willoughby's story
That she wants to see Willoughby again
That she wants to marry Brandon
That she is moving back to Norland
15)

What does Lucy ask Elinor to do to help Edward become a minister? (from Chapter 23 | Chapter 24)

Talk to him about it
Let him be the rector at her wedding
Buy him a bible
Persuade John to give Edward Norland Parish
16)

What does Elinor decide about Mr. Palmer? (from Chapter 42)

That he is a nice, ordinary man
He makes a good father
He is rather handsome.
He is poor
17)

What does Elinor tell Marianne? (from Chapter 46)

Willoughby's story about Miss Williams
That she is a bad person
That Willoughby never loved her
That Colonel Brandon wants to marry her
18)

Who does Mrs Jennings tell about Elinor's engagement? (from Chapter 39 | Chapter 40)

Marianne
John Dashwood
Edward
Willoughby
19)

Why does Elinor think the marriage between Edward and Lucy was so quick? (from Chapter 48)

Because Edward fears he will change his mind
Because Lucy has no patience
Because Edward has no patience
Before anyone can stop them.
20)

What happens to Willoughby? (from Chapter 50)

He falls into poverty
He becomes independently wealthy
He marries Miss Williams
He goes abroad
21)

Who does Mrs. Dashwood say is in London? (from Chapter 31 | Chapter 32)

Edward
The Palmers
The Steele sisters
John and Fanny Dashwood
22)

What does Fanny regret? (from Chapter 41)

Not visiting the Dashwoods while they were in London
Not bringing her umbrella
Telling Elinor Edward is marrying Lucy
Not giving the Dashwood's financial support
23)

How does Elinor react to Edward's sudden appearance? (from Chapter 35 | Chapter 36)

She tells Edward she loves him
She shouts at Edward for playing with her feelings
She becomes the good hostess
She walks out of the room
24)

What illness does Marianne contract? (from Chapter 42)

Scurvy
Plague
Cold
Consumption
25)

Why does Elinor try to spend more time with Lucy? (from Chapter 23 | Chapter 24)

To find out about her relationship with Edward
To find out if she is a nice person
To talk about art
Because she likes her
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