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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does John think Colonel Brandon lacks sense?
(a) He loves Marianne
(b) He has no money, but still refuses to work
(c) He sold Edward the parsonage too cheaply
(d) He won't marry

2. What does Brandon say is the main problem with the parsonage?
(a) It is too small for a married couple
(b) It is too old and needs repairs
(c) It is not very pretty
(d) It is located outside the village

3. Why is Elinor surprised at her friends?
(a) They have not spoken to her for weeks
(b) They think Brandon is a better match for her
(c) They tell her they never liked Edward in the first place
(d) None of them have told her about Edward's marriage to Lucy

4. Who does Mrs. Jennings think Elinor is getting married to?
(a) Colonel Brandon
(b) Sir John
(c) Edward
(d) WiIloughby

5. Where does Edward want to go?
(a) Wigan
(b) Cambridge
(c) Manchester
(d) Oxford

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Elinor upset?

2. Where do the Palmers live?

3. What does Edward ask Elinor?

4. Why is Marianne happy she did not marry Willoughby?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What did you think are the differences between Willoughby's story and Brandon's earlier tale?

2. How do the sisters differing reactions to leaving London show the contrast between sense and sensibility?

3. Why is having sense so important to Elinor?

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

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

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

7. Do you think the Dashwoods like John?

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

9. In what ways does Marianne's illness show the difference between the characters?

10. Is John completely dominated by his wife?

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