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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 | Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Jennings worry about the Colonel?
(a) He is in love with her
(b) He is feeling ill
(c) He has been called up to the army
(d) She thinks he may have a wife

2. Who do the Dashwoods encounter on a walk in the countryside?
(a) John Willoughby
(b) John Dashwood
(c) No one
(d) Edward Ferrars

3. Which of the following phrases does Austen use to describe Edward's mood?
(a) Eccentric
(b) Not in good spirits
(c) Ugly and dark
(d) Brooding

4. What does Marianne do at the party?
(a) Paint
(b) Play the piano
(c) Mime
(d) Sing

5. Which character does Mrs. Dashwood take an immediate dislike to?
(a) Edward
(b) John
(c) Lucy
(d) Fanny

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Willoughby stand to inherit?

2. Which of the following characters is also present at the Middleton's dinner party?

3. Why does Mrs. Dashwood like Edward?

4. Why does Elinor try to persuade Elinor to give Willoughby's present up?

5. Marianne tells her sister she will try to love Edward in what way?

(see the answer key)

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