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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. Why does Willoughby say he has come?
(a) To propose to Marianne
(b) To propose to Elinor
(c) To find out if Marianne is better from her illness.
(d) To apologize

2. How does Elinor initially react to Willoughby's appearance?
(a) She throws a bucket of water over him
(b) Horrified, she tries to leave the room
(c) She faints
(d) She shouts at him and insists he leaves

3. What does Elinor decide about Mr. Palmer?
(a) That he is a nice, ordinary man
(b) He is poor
(c) He makes a good father
(d) He is rather handsome.

4. What does John Dashwood suggest in his letter?
(a) That Mrs. Dashwood comes to live with them at Norwood
(b) That Mrs. Dashwood should get a job
(c) That Elinor marries Colonel Brandon
(d) That Edward writes his mother a letter to apologize

5. Why is Fanny upset?
(a) She hears Edward is engaged to Lucy
(b) Her husband is having an affair
(c) She has received a letter from an ex-lover
(d) John has given the Dashwoods money

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Elinor think she can feel sympathy for Willoughby?

2. Who does Willoughby say he loves?

3. In what way does Elinor think Willoughby feels regret at not marrying Marianne?

4. After Brandon leaves, who other than Marianne are the only two people that remain?

5. What does Marianne ask Elinor to tell their mother?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Do you think Marianne can be happy with Colonel Brandon?

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

4. Has Elinor's sense always had a positive impact on the characters?

5. Why does Austen present John Dashwood as a comic figure?

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

7. Why does the Colonel ask Elinor to tell Edward about his new position in the Parish?

8. Do you think the Dashwoods like John?

9. Is Elinor closer to Marianne in character than first thought?

10. What does Elinor's unhappy reaction show about her logical character?

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