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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 Mrs Palmer leave the house when Marianne falls ill?
(a) She is worried she will get sick
(b) She cannot bear to see Marianne in pain
(c) She is worried her baby will get sick.
(d) She has to go and see her mother.

2. How long has Elinor known about the engagement?
(a) One year
(b) Six months
(c) One month
(d) Four months

3. Who does Mrs Dashwood thank?
(a) Mr Palmer
(b) Mrs Brandon
(c) Colonel Brandon
(d) Elinor

4. Who is the next person to come to London?
(a) The Middletons
(b) The Palmers
(c) Fanny
(d) John Dashwood

5. What happens to Willoughby?
(a) He goes abroad
(b) He marries Miss Williams
(c) He becomes independently wealthy
(d) He falls into poverty

Short Answer Questions

1. Who enters the room when Lucy and Elinor are having a conversation?

2. How does Elinor react to Edward's sudden appearance?

3. Why is Marianne happy she did not marry Willoughby?

4. What does Edward ask Elinor?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is having sense so important to Elinor?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Does Marianne's illness change her?

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