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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. Why does Marianne have to spend a day with Mrs. Palmer and Mrs.Jennings?

2. Why can Mrs. Dashwood not forgive Willoughby?

3. What does Marianne reproach her sister for being?

4. Where does Edward want to go?

5. How does does Lucy win favor with Mrs. Ferrars?

Short Essay Questions

1. Do you think the Dashwoods like John?

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

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

4. How much does Marianne's mental state contribute to her illness?

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

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

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

8. Why is having sense so important to Elinor?

9. Is John completely dominated by his wife?

10. Is Brandon an honorable man?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Austen's life. In what way do you think her life and personality is reflected in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Austen presents Elinor as a logical person, but also hints she oppresses her emotional side for the good of the family.

1) Look at two examples where Elinor represses her emotions. For what reason does she do it? In each instance, what would happen if didn't oppress her emotions?

2) Do you think it is good or bad for Elinor to repress her emotions?

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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