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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 Robert regret his brother is becoming a rector?

2. Who do Elinor and Marianne have to spend time with?

3. What does Marianne ask Elinor to tell their mother?

4. Why does Elinor think Lucy is attracted to Robert?

5. After Brandon leaves, who other than Marianne are the only two people that remain?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mrs. Jennings role within the story.

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

3. Is Willoughby a better match for Marianne than the Colonel?

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

5. Why is having sense so important to Elinor?

6. Is John completely dominated by his wife?

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

8. What is the importance of the Steele's appearance in the story?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Austen was an unmarried daughter of a rector. With this in mind and anything else you know about Austen's life, which character resembles Austen the most?

1) Does she use that character to give her opinions of eighteenth century society?

2) Which characters do you think Austen shows less appreciation for? How do these characters differ from the main character?

Essay Topic 2

How much is Marianne's depression responsible for her illness? Is her changeable mood also responsible for her recovery? What do you think this says about Austen's thoughts on illness and eighteenth century society in general?

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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