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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. Who are the next people to arrive in London?
(a) The Steele sisters
(b) John and Fanny Dashwood
(c) The Ferrar brothers
(d) The Palmers

2. Why is Marianne pleased to be going to Cleveland?
(a) She will be in the country air
(b) Colonel Brandon lives near by
(c) She will be nearer to Barton
(d) She will be able to forget about Willoughby

3. Why does Elinor think Lucy is attracted to Robert?
(a) He is better looking than Edward
(b) He is just like her sister Anne
(c) He is unpredictable
(d) Because he stands to inherit a lot of money

4. Who enters the room when Lucy and Elinor are having a conversation?
(a) Colonel Brandon
(b) Robert Ferrars
(c) Edward
(d) Willoughby

5. What does Fanny regret?
(a) Telling Elinor Edward is marrying Lucy
(b) Not giving the Dashwood's financial support
(c) Not bringing her umbrella
(d) Not visiting the Dashwoods while they were in London

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Fanny upset?

2. Where do the Dashwoods travel to next?

3. How does Elinor initially react to Willoughby's appearance?

4. How long has Elinor known about the engagement?

5. Where do the Dashwoods and Mrs. Jennings go?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did you think are the differences between Willoughby's story and Brandon's earlier tale?

2. How does Austen present the character of John Dashwood?

3. Why do you think Fanny and Lady Middleton get along so well?

4. Is Elinor and Edward's marriage a victory of true love over societal expectations?

5. How are Elinor and Marianne different from the society they live in?

6. Is Willoughby a better match for Marianne than the Colonel?

7. Do you think the Dashwoods like John?

8. In what ways are Marianne and Mrs. Dashwood alike?

9. How much does Marianne's mental state contribute to her illness?

10. Describe Mrs. Jennings role within the story.

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