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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. Where does Edward want to go?
(a) Manchester
(b) Cambridge
(c) Wigan
(d) Oxford

2. Who does Mrs. Jennings say will now marry Marianne?
(a) Edward
(b) Colonel Brandon
(c) No one
(d) John Dashwood

3. What does Marianne ask Elinor to tell their mother?
(a) Willoughby's story
(b) That she wants to marry Brandon
(c) That she is moving back to Norland
(d) That she wants to see Willoughby again

4. In what way does Elinor think Willoughby feels regret at not marrying Marianne?
(a) He feels sorry that he has hurt Marianne
(b) It has not made him feel happy
(c) He just want to feel sorry for himself
(d) He does not love Miss Grey

5. Who does Elinor receive a letter from?
(a) Anne
(b) Edward
(c) Lucy
(d) Willoughby

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Colonel Brandon tell Elinor his story?

2. Who is the next person to arrive in Cleveland?

3. Who do John and Fanny plan a party for?

4. Why is Elinor surprised at her friends?

5. Who arrives to see Marianne?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Does Marianne's illness change her?

5. How do the sisters differing reactions to leaving London show the contrast between sense and sensibility?

6. What are the differences between the Steele sisters and the Dashwood sisters?

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

8. Describe Mrs. Jennings role within the story.

9. Have the sisters changed during their time in London?

10. Is John completely dominated by his wife?

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