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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Elinor send a letter to when she arrives in London?

2. Why is Lucy concerned about her engagement to Edward?

3. Where do the Palmers live?

4. Who does Mrs. Jennings say is coming to town?

5. Which character does Mrs. Dashwood take an immediate dislike to?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is Willoughby's letter symbolize his manipulative nature?

3. Outline what you think are Elinor's main characteristics.

4. Why is the fact the sisters are going to London so important?

5. 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?

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

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

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

9. Why do you think Edward never approaches the subject of why he is so upset?

10. Why is Elinor presented as the one who will make the right decisions for the Dashwoods?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick a character from the novel and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Why? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters with other characters? How do the character's goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, Austen presents not only opposites attracting, but the only way life can run smoothly. For example, the emotional Marianne needs the practical Elinor, and the soft hearted John Dashwood needs his more hard hearted wife Fanny. If this is the case, why do you think Austen presents Elinor and Edward as such a good match? Is there a reason for this or it is an inconsistency in the novel? Do you think that following the theme of the book, Lucy would make a better match for Edward?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the chronological setting of the novel. What forms of transportation did they use? What methods of communication did they use? How does it affect the character's decisions? Do you think the characters would have made different life decisions if they were exposed to a more efficient way of living?

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