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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. What does Lucy ask Elinor to do to help Edward become a minister?

2. What is the name of the Dashwood's new cottage?

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

4. Why is Marianne not happy Edward is marrying Elinor?

5. Which of the following comments upsets Edward?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do you think the importance of Willoughby is to the story at this point?

2. Outline what you think are Elinor's main characteristics.

3. In what way does Austen use Colonel Brandon to highlight the sister's differences in character?

4. Is Marianne in love with Willoughby?

5. In what ways does Austen present Margaret as immature and a thorn in the flesh of the more practical Elinor?

6. What does Sir John's character say about eighteenth century upper class?

7. Is Brandon a good match for Elinor?

8. Why do you think Elinor tries to act normally with Edward even though she is upset with his strange behavior?

9. How does Edward's arrival produce new hope for the Dashwood's?

10. How does Elinor display her logic and rationality in this chapter?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Lucy and Anne Steele make a striking contrast to Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. Discuss this contrast.

1) What are the similarities and differences between the two pairs of sisters? Why do you think they do not get along?

2) Do the relationships between each pair of sisters work in a similar way?

3) How does Austen use the contrast to present her opinions on class and privileged upbringings?

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