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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which two sisters go for a walk in the country?
(a) Margaret and Marianne
(b) Elinor and Fanny
(c) Marianne and Elinor
(d) Margaret and Elinor

2. Marianne tells her sister she will try to love Edward in what way?
(a) Like an uncle
(b) Like a friend
(c) Like a brother
(d) Like a child

3. For how long do Lucy and Anne stay at Barton Park?
(a) A week
(b) Six weeks
(c) One month
(d) Two months

4. Why does Mrs. Dashwood like Edward?
(a) He is sensitive and loving
(b) He is a fabulous artist
(c) He is rich
(d) He comes from a good family

5. Which nearby manor do the character's intend to visit the next day?
(a) Barton
(b) Cleveland
(c) Whitwell
(d) Norden

6. What does Colonel Brandon pay close attention to?
(a) Mrs Dashwood's problems
(b) Elinor's eyes
(c) Marianne's dress
(d) Marianne's piano playing

7. When does Mrs. Dashwood want to make changes to the cottage?
(a) Immediately
(b) When her daughter's marry
(c) When the weather improves
(d) When they have settled in.

8. Why does Elinor wonder if Marianne and Willoughby will be able to sustain a conversation?
(a) They hate each other
(b) They are both very reserved people
(c) They don't know each other well enough
(d) They have already covered several topics

9. Which of the daughters is described as having "strength and understanding"?
(a) Marianne
(b) Lucy
(c) Elinor
(d) Margeret

10. Who does Henry Dashwood call to his bedside to ask to support his wife and daughters?
(a) Mrs. Dashwood
(b) John Dashwood
(c) Sir John Middleton
(d) Mrs Jennings

11. Who does Elinor hope to find more about while in London?
(a) Edward
(b) Fanny
(c) Willoughby
(d) John Dashwood

12. Who saves Marianne from her twisted ankle?
(a) Willoughby
(b) Edward
(c) John Dashwood
(d) Mrs. Dashwood

13. What does Willoughby offer Marianne as a present?
(a) A dog
(b) A goat
(c) A pony
(d) A horse

14. How long is the carriage ride to London?
(a) Three days
(b) Ten days
(c) Three hours
(d) A week

15. How many marriages has Henry Dashwood had?
(a) Two
(b) One
(c) Eight
(d) Ten

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two major character does Austen introduce in this chapter?

2. What topic of conversation do the Dashwoods draw Edward into?

3. Who do the Dashwoods encounter on a walk in the countryside?

4. How much money does Edward earn per year?

5. Which two character does Mrs. Jennings try to match up?

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