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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Elinor keep herself busy when Edward leaves?
(a) She draws
(b) She goes for walks with Mariane
(c) She does the housework
(d) She visits the Middleton's everyday

2. Why does Elinor wonder if Marianne and Willoughby will be able to sustain a conversation?
(a) They don't know each other well enough
(b) They have already covered several topics
(c) They are both very reserved people
(d) They hate each other

3. How much money does John initially decide to give his stepmother and sisters?
(a) 500 ponds
(b) 100 pounds
(c) 1,000 pounds
(d) 10,000 pounds

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

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

6. Which of Mrs.Dashwood's suggestions upset Willoughby?
(a) That they are thinking of moving to a bigger house
(b) That he should marry Elinor
(c) That she may change the cottage
(d) That he is not a good match for Marianne

7. Who saves Marianne from her twisted ankle?
(a) Edward
(b) Willoughby
(c) John Dashwood
(d) Mrs. Dashwood

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

9. Why is Marianne not happy Edward is marrying Elinor?
(a) He does not love her
(b) He is not dashing enough
(c) He does not have any money
(d) He does not have a job

10. How much money does Fanny convince John to give his sisters and stepmother?
(a) 500 pounds
(b) 100 pounds
(c) 1,000 pounds
(d) None

11. What is the name of the Dashwood's new cottage?
(a) Brittle Cottage
(b) Barton Cottage
(c) Middleton Cottage
(d) Norland Cottage

12. Why is Edward reluctant to leave?
(a) He does not want to leave Elinor
(b) He dislikes Fanny
(c) He dislikes Norland
(d) He has nowhere to go

13. Where do the Palmers live?
(a) The Lake District
(b) Liverpool
(c) Newcastle
(d) Cleveland

14. Why does Marianne hope for cold weather?
(a) She wants to have an excuse to stay inside and read
(b) Willoughby will contract a cold
(c) Willoughby will come back from his outdoor pursuits
(d) London is too humid

15. What information is Marianne unwilling to share with her mother?
(a) Her love for Willoughby
(b) Her conversation with Elinor
(c) Her trip to Sir John's house
(d) Her engagement to Willoughby

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does Edward earn per year?

2. Which of the sisters stays behind from visiting Lady Middleton?

3. What does Colonel Brando receive before the trip to Whitwell?

4. Which of the following phrases does Austen use to describe Edward's mood?

5. Who do the Dashwoods visit at the beginning of the chapter?

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