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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Marianne tells her sister she will try to love Edward in what way?
(a) Like a child
(b) Like an uncle
(c) Like a friend
(d) Like a brother

2. What is John's opinion of Willoughby?
(a) He is a libertine
(b) He is dimwitted
(c) He has a dark past
(d) He is a good man

3. Who does Sir John bring to Barton Park?
(a) John Dashwood
(b) The Steele sisters
(c) Willoughby
(d) Edward

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

5. Why does Mrs. Dashwood like Edward?
(a) He comes from a good family
(b) He is sensitive and loving
(c) He is rich
(d) He is a fabulous artist

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Dashwood not want her daughters to mingle?

2. What does Willoughby stand to inherit?

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

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

5. What secret does Brandon reveal to Elinor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think Elinor tries to act normally with Edward even though she is upset with his strange behavior?

2. Do you think Mrs. Dashwood's love of her daughter holds them back?

3. Why do you think Austen presents Sir John and his wife as nice people, but overall overbred simpletons?

4. Why do you think Edward never approaches the subject of why he is so upset?

5. In this chapter, why is Brandon's sudden departure so important to the development of his character and particularly in comparison to Willoughby?

6. In what ways does Austen present Margaret as immature and a thorn in the flesh of the more practical Elinor?

7. In what way does Austen use Colonel Brandon to highlight the sister's differences in character?

8. How is Willoughby's letter symbolize his manipulative nature?

9. What does Sir John's character say about eighteenth century upper class?

10. Is Marianne in love with Willoughby?

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