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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. Who decides to take Henrietta and Mary home?

2. Anne was courted by a man who later married whom?

3. Who reminds Anne of her younger self?

4. Anne and which person do not speak, even though they see each other often?

5. Anne is more open about her opinions after what happens?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sir Elliot feel about naval officers?

2. Explain how all of the Musgroves treat Anne.

3. Whom does Mary spot outside speaking to each other and what is unusual about it?

4. How does Lady Russell feel about Mrs. Clay going to Bath in Anne's place?

5. Explain the event towards the end of Chapter 10 that causes Anne to believe that she finally understands Frederick.

6. Explain how the group feels about Captain Benwick.

7. Explain how Anne's plans to care for Louisa are interrupted.

8. Describe how Anne feels about her brother-in-law, Charles.

9. Describe the sort of trouble the Elliots are facing in Chapter 1.

10. When Anne and Frederick meet in town on a rainy day, what happens?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

From the point that he shows back up in the lives of the Elliots, Mr. Elliot, the heir, has questionable motivations. Describe Mr. Elliot. Do you trust his motivations, even though he has a bad history? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Choose any of the following characters and describe whether or not you feel they change and, if so, in what ways:

Sir Elliot

Mr. Elliot

Captain Wentworth

Essay Topic 3

As the title of the book suggests, persuasion is a major theme. List examples of how the powers of persuasion affect Anne throughout the book. Also, state whether you agree or disagree with Anne's reactions to that persuasion.

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