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

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

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

5. 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) He has a damaged hand
(d) She loves him

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marianne notice under Edward's ring?

2. Which nearby manor do the character's intend to visit the next day?

3. Why does Mrs. Jennings say Sir John will be disappointed?

4. Which two major character does Austen introduce in this chapter?

5. Which of Mrs.Dashwood's suggestions upset Willoughby?

Short Essay Questions

1. What comparisons does Austen draw from the Dashwood's situation at Norland with John and their new situation in Barton with Sir John?

2. How does Edward's arrival produce new hope for the Dashwood's?

3. Why do you think that at this point in the story, Austen has given the reader a lot more information about Colonel Brandon than about Willoughby?

4. How do the group's discussion of what they will do with a fortune express their individual characters?

5. How does Elinor display her logic and rationality in this chapter?

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

7. What do you think the importance of Willoughby is to the story at this point?

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

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

10. Is Mrs. Jennings merely a gossip, or does she genuinely care about people?

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