Persuasion — Questions and answers

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What was the financial situation of the Elliot family of Kellynch Hall?

Choices

  1. The Elliot family was investing in new ventures.
  2. The Elliot family was expanding their estate.
  3. The Elliot family was preparing for a large inheritance.
  4. The Elliot family was in financial trouble. ✓

Answer: The Elliot family was in financial trouble.

From page 1

Where did Anne move to stay with her younger sister, Mary?

Choices

  1. Anne moved to Uppercross. ✓
  2. Anne moved to Upcross Lodge.
  3. Anne moved to Kellynch Hall.
  4. Anne moved to Bath.

Answer: Anne moved to Uppercross.

From page 2

Which two Musgrove daughters particularly admired Captain Wentworth?

Choices

  1. Elizabeth and Mary admired Captain Wentworth.
  2. Louisa and Henrietta admired Captain Wentworth. ✓
  3. Mary and Henrietta admired Captain Wentworth.
  4. Anne and Louisa admired Captain Wentworth.

Answer: Louisa and Henrietta admired Captain Wentworth.

From page 3

What happened to Louisa Musgrove at the Cobb in Lyme Regis?

Choices

  1. Louisa met Captain Benwick.
  2. Louisa found a new admirer.
  3. Louisa went for a swim.
  4. Louisa fell and struck her head. ✓

Answer: Louisa fell and struck her head.

From page 5

Where did Anne join her father and sister after Louisa's recovery?

Choices

  1. Anne joined her father and sister in Bath. ✓
  2. Anne joined her father and sister in Lyme Regis.
  3. Anne joined her father and sister in Kellynch Hall.
  4. Anne joined her father and sister in Uppercross.

Answer: Anne joined her father and sister in Bath.

From page 6

What news did Anne hear about Louisa Musgrove while in Bath?

Choices

  1. Louisa Musgrove was now engaged to Charles Musgrove.
  2. Louisa Musgrove was now engaged to Captain Benwick. ✓
  3. Louisa Musgrove was now engaged to Mr. Elliot.
  4. Louisa Musgrove was now engaged to Captain Wentworth.

Answer: Louisa Musgrove was now engaged to Captain Benwick.

From page 7

Where did Anne and Captain Wentworth have a quiet, almost hesitant conversation?

Choices

  1. Anne and Captain Wentworth conversed at Camden Place.
  2. Anne and Captain Wentworth conversed in the Pump Room.
  3. Anne and Captain Wentworth conversed in a music shop on Milsom Street. ✓
  4. Anne and Captain Wentworth conversed at the Great House.

Answer: Anne and Captain Wentworth conversed in a music shop on Milsom Street.

From page 8

What did Captain Wentworth discreetly pass to Anne at the concert in the Upper Rooms?

Choices

  1. Captain Wentworth passed Anne a note about the Musgroves.
  2. Captain Wentworth passed Anne a piece of music.
  3. Captain Wentworth passed Anne an invitation to dance.
  4. Captain Wentworth passed Anne a passionate declaration of his enduring love. ✓

Answer: Captain Wentworth passed Anne a passionate declaration of his enduring love.

From page 9

What was renewed between Anne and Captain Wentworth after their reconciliation?

Choices

  1. Their long-delayed engagement was renewed. ✓
  2. Their social standing in Bath was renewed.
  3. Their financial prospects were renewed.
  4. Their acquaintance with Lady Russell was renewed.

Answer: Their long-delayed engagement was renewed.

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