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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Elinor's reaction to the news that Edward is not marrying Lucy?
(a) She slaps Edward across the cheek
(b) She begs him to marry her
(c) She cries for joy
(d) She asks Edward to leave

2. Who is the next person to arrive in Cleveland?
(a) Lucy Steele
(b) Edward
(c) Anne Steele
(d) Mrs. Dashwood

3. Why does Willoughby say he has come?
(a) To propose to Elinor
(b) To find out if Marianne is better from her illness.
(c) To propose to Marianne
(d) To apologize

4. Why does Elinor think she can feel sympathy for Willoughby?
(a) He is destined to have a tragic life
(b) He needs friends
(c) He will no longer be associated with her family
(d) His story was very sad

5. What kind of party are Elinor and Marianne invited to?
(a) A nature party
(b) A musical party
(c) A libertine party
(d) A fancy dress party

6. What does Marianne reproach her sister for being?
(a) Emotionally detached
(b) Frightened
(c) Sarcastic
(d) Angry

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

8. Why is Marianne pleased to be going to Cleveland?
(a) She will be able to forget about Willoughby
(b) She will be nearer to Barton
(c) She will be in the country air
(d) Colonel Brandon lives near by

9. Why is Fanny happy that Edward has found a job at the parsonage?
(a) He is finally doing something with his life
(b) She can visit him.
(c) He has wanted to get a job all his life.
(d) She won't have to support him.

10. Who enters the room when Lucy and Elinor are having a conversation?
(a) Edward
(b) Robert Ferrars
(c) Colonel Brandon
(d) Willoughby

11. What does Lucy Steele tell Elinor?
(a) Colonel Brandon is in love with Elinor
(b) She has broken off the engagement with Edward
(c) She has fallen in love with John Dashwood
(d) Edward is in town

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

13. What does Edward ask Elinor?
(a) To be bridesmaid at his wedding to Miss Grey
(b) To come to London
(c) To marry him
(d) For some money

14. Why does Elinor think Lucy is attracted to Robert?
(a) Because he stands to inherit a lot of money
(b) He is unpredictable
(c) He is better looking than Edward
(d) He is just like her sister Anne

15. When do Elinor and Edward get married?
(a) Christmas
(b) Summer
(c) Spring
(d) The Fall

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Marianne not want to go to Cleveland?

2. Why does Willoughby say he had to get married to Miss Grey?

3. Who do John and Fanny plan a party for?

4. Why is Mrs. Dashwood unhappy with herself?

5. Who arrives to see Marianne?

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