Sense and Sensibility Quizzes

Sense and Sensibility Quiz 1

1 The name of the Dashwoods' Sussex estate is:
Pemberley

Norland Park

Combe Magna

Barton Park
2 What is Elinor, Marianne, and Margaret Dashwood's relation to John Dashwood?
they are half-siblings

they are his nieces

they are cousins

they are siblings
3 What does John promise his father before his father dies?
to keep Norland in the family, and pass it to his son

to make sure Margaret gets an education

to let Mrs. Dashwood and her daughters keep Norland

to help Mrs. Dashwood and her daughters, probably financially
4 How are sisters Elinor and Marianne, respectively, best characterized?
passionate and spontaneous; cold and charmless

calm and prudent; romantic and passionate

shrewd and selfish; selfless and sensitive

scheming and intelligent; naïve and hopeful
5 Mrs. Dashwood hesitates to leave Norland because:
she hopes John will perform his duties and help them

Marianne and Margaret strongly object to leaving their home

she enjoys John's company

an attachment is developing between Elinor and Edward Ferrars
6 The Dashwood women leave Norland for their new home in:
Sussex

Kent

Surrey

Devonshire
7 The Dashwood's landlord and neighbor at Barton Park is:
Mrs. Allen

Colonel Brandon

Mrs. Jennings

Sir John Middleton
8 Which character devotes themselves to matching Marianne and the Colonel?
Mrs. Jennings

Mrs. Palmer

Lady Middleton

Sir John
9 How does Marianne meet Willoughby?
by trespassing on his property

at one of the Middleton's neighborhood parties

through an introduction from Sir John

by falling on a walk and injuring herself
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?
Willoughby cuts off a lock of her hair

they are seen together every day

the pair have many talks in private

Willoughby takes her to visit his aunt's estate at Allenham
12 The Dashwoods return to the cottage one day to find:
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

Willoughby and Marianne have had a quarrel
13 Who comes to visit the Dashwoods after Willoughby's departure?
Edward Ferrars

Colonel Brandon

the Palmers

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

he seems dejected and less affectionate toward her

she wishes desperately that he will propose

he might be upset by Marianne's grief over Willoughby
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:
the Colonel is in town, and wishes to see them

Edward Ferrars is engaged to Miss Morton

Marianne and Willoughby's engagement is known in town

Willoughby is engaged to another woman
17 What is Marianne and Elinor's opinion of the Miss Steeles?
they are unremarkable and poor company

they are polished and educated

they are charming but naïve

they are conniving and cruel
18 What does Lucy tell Elinor, in confidence?
she is engaged to Edward Ferrars

she has been invited to visit the Ferrars' in town

she is engaged to Robert Ferrars

Edward has told Lucy of his love for Elinor
19 Elinor soon finds out that Lucy:
is unsure about her affection for Edward

only loves Edward for his money

is jealous of Edward and Elinor's friendship

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

they are eager for a break from Barton

Elinor wants a chance to see Edward in town

to escape from the company of the Middletons
21 While in town, Elinor finds her only pleasure in:
a chance meeting with Edward

the opportunity to go to parties and balls

her conversations with Mrs. Jennings

Colonel Brandon's daily visits
22 Marianne finally sees Willoughby:
when he visits Mrs. Jennings' home

at a large party

at the Middleton's London home

during a chance meeting in town
23 The final break between Willoughby and Marianne comes from:
Willoughby snubbing Marianne at a party

Marianne deciding to cut Willoughby off

Willoughby telling Marianne that he is engaged to another woman

a cruel letter from Willoughby to Marianne
24 Soon, Elinor and Marianne find out that:
Willoughby was engaged to another woman all along

Willoughby is marrying Miss Grey, for money

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 seduced and dumped the Colonel's adopted daughter

Willoughby was previously married

Willoughby was unfaithful to Marianne

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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