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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. What baffles Marianne?
(a) Edward's poetry
(b) Elinor and Edward's logical conversation
(c) Edward's bad mood
(d) Edward's hat

2. Which of the following words does Austen use to describe Sir John?
(a) A charlatan
(b) A libertine
(c) A sportsman
(d) A rogue

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

4. Why does Elinor try to persuade Elinor to give Willoughby's present up?
(a) It will cost too much to keep
(b) She is allergic to horse hair
(c) It is too extravagant
(d) Marianne cannot ride

5. What does Colonel Brando receive before the trip to Whitwell?
(a) A sum of money
(b) An invitation
(c) A letter
(d) A bracelet

Short Answer Questions

1. What topic of conversation do the Dashwoods draw Edward into?

2. What is John's opinion of Willoughby?

3. Which one of the sisters does Edward Ferrars devote his time to?

4. Why is Marianne not happy Edward is marrying Elinor?

5. Why does Mrs. Jennings worry about the Colonel?

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