Sense and Sensibility Quizzes

Sense and Sensibility Quiz 1

1 The name of the Dashwoods' Sussex estate is:
Combe Magna

Norland Park

Barton Park

Pemberley
2 What is Elinor, Marianne, and Margaret Dashwood's relation to John Dashwood?
they are cousins

they are half-siblings

they are his nieces

they are siblings
3 What does John promise his father before his father dies?
to let Mrs. Dashwood and her daughters keep Norland

to make sure Margaret gets an education

to help Mrs. Dashwood and her daughters, probably financially

to keep Norland in the family, and pass it to his son
4 How are sisters Elinor and Marianne, respectively, best characterized?
passionate and spontaneous; cold and charmless

scheming and intelligent; naïve and hopeful

shrewd and selfish; selfless and sensitive

calm and prudent; romantic and passionate
5 Mrs. Dashwood hesitates to leave Norland because:
Marianne and Margaret strongly object to leaving their home

she hopes John will perform his duties and help them

an attachment is developing between Elinor and Edward Ferrars

she enjoys John's company
6 The Dashwood women leave Norland for their new home in:
Sussex

Devonshire

Surrey

Kent
7 The Dashwood's landlord and neighbor at Barton Park is:
Sir John Middleton

Mrs. Jennings

Mrs. Allen

Colonel Brandon
8 Which character devotes themselves to matching Marianne and the Colonel?
Sir John

Mrs. Palmer

Lady Middleton

Mrs. Jennings
9 How does Marianne meet Willoughby?
by falling on a walk and injuring herself

at one of the Middleton's neighborhood parties

by trespassing on his property

through an introduction from Sir John
10 Why does Marianne grow to love Willoughby?
he is very kind to her family

because he has a good sense of humor and is handsome

he loves art and poetry and is romantic like she is

he compliments her and pays attention to her
11 What convinces Mrs. Jennings and Elinor of Marianne's engagement?
the pair have many talks in private

Willoughby cuts off a lock of her hair

they are seen together every day

Willoughby takes her to visit his aunt's estate at Allenham
12 The Dashwoods return to the cottage one day to find:
Willoughby and Marianne have had a quarrel

Willoughby says he must leave, but does not tell them why

that Willoughby has proposed to Marianne

Willoughby has told Marianne he will marry for money
13 Who comes to visit the Dashwoods after Willoughby's departure?
the Palmers

John Dashwood

Colonel Brandon

Edward Ferrars
14 Why is Elinor worried about Edward's visit?
she suspects he is engaged to another woman

he might be upset by Marianne's grief over Willoughby

he seems dejected and less affectionate toward her

she wishes desperately that he will propose
15 What object does Edward have that puzzles Marianne and Elinor?
a picture of an unknown woman

a ring with a lock of hair

a lady's locket

an embroidered handkerchief
16 When Mrs. Palmer comes to Barton, she tells the Dashwoods that:
Edward Ferrars is engaged to Miss Morton

Marianne and Willoughby's engagement is known in town

Willoughby is engaged to another woman

the Colonel is in town, and wishes to see them
17 What is Marianne and Elinor's opinion of the Miss Steeles?
they are conniving and cruel

they are polished and educated

they are unremarkable and poor company

they are charming but naïve
18 What does Lucy tell Elinor, in confidence?
she is engaged to Robert Ferrars

Edward has told Lucy of his love for Elinor

she is engaged to Edward Ferrars

she has been invited to visit the Ferrars' in town
19 Elinor soon finds out that Lucy:
is jealous of Edward and Elinor's friendship

is unsure about her affection for Edward

only loves Edward for his money

plans to break off her engagement
20 Why do Marianne and Elinor accept Mrs. Jennings' invitation to London?
Marianne is determined to see Willoughby in London

to escape from the company of the Middletons

Elinor wants a chance to see Edward in town

they are eager for a break from Barton
21 While in town, Elinor finds her only pleasure in:
her conversations with Mrs. Jennings

the opportunity to go to parties and balls

a chance meeting with Edward

Colonel Brandon's daily visits
22 Marianne finally sees Willoughby:
at a large party

during a chance meeting in town

when he visits Mrs. Jennings' home

at the Middleton's London home
23 The final break between Willoughby and Marianne comes from:
a cruel letter from Willoughby to Marianne

Willoughby snubbing Marianne at a party

Marianne deciding to cut Willoughby off

Willoughby telling Marianne that he is engaged to another woman
24 Soon, Elinor and Marianne find out that:
Willoughby is marrying Miss Grey, for money

Willoughby was engaged to another woman all along

Willoughby's aunt ordered him not to marry Marianne

Willoughby deceived Marianne about his affection for her
25 Colonel Brandon tells Elinor that:
Willoughby is untrustworthy, and a rogue

Willoughby was unfaithful to Marianne

Willoughby was previously married

Willoughby seduced and dumped the Colonel's adopted daughter

Marianne means what she says at the time, but her creator, Jane Austen, is using the statement ironically. In what way does Austen intend Marianne’s statement ironically? How has Marianne’s view of love changed by the end of the novel, and what has change

In context, Marianne has certain beliefs about the reality of "romantic" love.... she believes that it is possible to find a husband who will share everything with her..... the perfect relationship. As a young idealist, these beliefs cause...

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