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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Dashwood not want her daughters to mingle?
(a) She is worried for their safety
(b) She does not want the girls to borrow Sir John's carriage
(c) They are no suitable men to mingle with
(d) She does not like Sir John

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

3. Which two major character does Austen introduce in this chapter?
(a) Fanny and John Dashwood
(b) Mr and Mrs Ferrars
(c) Lucy and Anne Steele
(d) Sir John Middleton and Lady Middleton

4. Why does Elinor try to spend more time with Lucy?
(a) Because she likes her
(b) To talk about art
(c) To find out about her relationship with Edward
(d) To find out if she is a nice person

5. Who does Henry Dashwood call to his bedside to ask to support his wife and daughters?
(a) John Dashwood
(b) Sir John Middleton
(c) Mrs Jennings
(d) Mrs. Dashwood

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

7. When does Mrs. Dashwood want to make changes to the cottage?
(a) Immediately
(b) When they have settled in.
(c) When her daughter's marry
(d) When the weather improves

8. When does Marianne receive a letter from Willoughby?
(a) Midnight
(b) After lunch
(c) After breakfast
(d) Midday

9. Which two character does Mrs. Jennings try to match up?
(a) Marianne and Colonel Brandon
(b) Colonel Brandon and Lady Middleton
(c) Marianne and Sir John
(d) Elinor and Colonel Brandon

10. What does Elinor worry Edward's mother and sister will force him to do?
(a) Find a job
(b) Give them a yearly allowance
(c) Marry a woman of higher standing
(d) Socialize

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

12. Which of the following comments upsets Edward?
(a) That he has no taste
(b) That he does not genuinely love Elinor
(c) That he is reserved
(d) That he has pig like eyes

13. Which nearby manor do the character's intend to visit the next day?
(a) Barton
(b) Whitwell
(c) Norden
(d) Cleveland

14. Which two sisters go for a walk in the country?
(a) Marianne and Elinor
(b) Elinor and Fanny
(c) Margaret and Elinor
(d) Margaret and Marianne

15. Who does Mrs. Jennings say Willoughby is now engaged to?
(a) Anne
(b) Miss Grey
(c) Fanny
(d) Lucy

Short Answer Questions

1. What secret does Brandon reveal to Elinor?

2. Which of the daughters is described as having "strength and understanding"?

3. What does Mrs Jennings think the Colonel is left town for?

4. Which character does Mrs. Dashwood take an immediate dislike to?

5. Why is Lucy concerned about her engagement to Edward?

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