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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 | Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which family does Austen immediately introduce in this chapter?
(a) The Dashwood family
(b) The Partridge family
(c) The Ferrars family
(d) The Steele family

3. Which of the daughters is described as having "strength and understanding"?
(a) Margeret
(b) Lucy
(c) Elinor
(d) Marianne

4. Why does Marianne forgive the Colonel for not applauding?
(a) He is much older than the others
(b) She loves him
(c) He was smoking a pipe at the time
(d) He has a damaged hand

5. Why does John express sorrow to the fact the Dashwoods are moving so faraway?
(a) He needed them to do the house work
(b) He wanted to get to know them better
(c) He will have to deliver furniture by boat rather than by road
(d) He does not want to be left alone with his wife

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Austen describe the cottage?

2. What does Marianne do at the party?

3. Which two character does Mrs. Jennings try to match up?

4. Which two sisters go for a walk in the country?

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

(see the answer key)

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