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

2. What illness does Marianne contract?

3. What is Elinor's reaction to the news that Edward is not marrying Lucy?

4. Who does Mrs. Jennings think Elinor is getting married to?

5. Who do the Dashwoods see while out?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it important that the Colonel is one of the oldest characters in the book?

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

3. Is Lucy a bad person?

4. Do you think the Dashwoods like John?

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

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

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

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

9. Is is right that and true to the character of Elinor that she should forgive Edward so easily?

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

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

Austen was an unmarried daughter of a rector. With this in mind and anything else you know about Austen's life, which character resembles Austen the most?

1) Does she use that character to give her opinions of eighteenth century society?

2) Which characters do you think Austen shows less appreciation for? How do these characters differ from the main character?

Essay Topic 3

Willoughby and Brandon both tell stories that move the Dashwoods. Why do you think Brandon elicits more sympathy? What do the story says about their different personalities?

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