Sense and Sensibility — Questions and answers

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At Norland Park, after Mr. Dashwood died, who inherited the estate by law?

Choices

  1. Mrs. Dashwood, his wife
  2. John Dashwood, his son from a previous marriage ✓
  3. Fanny, John's wife
  4. Elinor, his eldest daughter

Answer: John Dashwood, his son from a previous marriage

From page 1

At Barton Cottage, what happened to Marianne Dashwood when she went for a walk with Margaret?

Choices

  1. She slipped on a muddy path and twisted her ankle. ✓
  2. She found a lost puppy in the woods.
  3. She met Mrs. Jennings for the first time.
  4. She discovered a secret garden.

Answer: She slipped on a muddy path and twisted her ankle.

From page 2

At Barton Cottage, what did Edward Ferrars and Elinor Dashwood enjoy doing together?

Choices

  1. Riding horses through the hills
  2. Attending grand balls and parties
  3. Composing music and poetry
  4. Sharing books and having conversations ✓

Answer: Sharing books and having conversations

From page 3

Why did John Willoughby suddenly leave Barton Park for London?

Choices

  1. He had urgent business to attend to. ✓
  2. He needed to visit his sick mother.
  3. He wanted to surprise Marianne with a gift.
  4. He was invited to a grand ball.

Answer: He had urgent business to attend to.

From page 4

In London, what shocking secret did Lucy Steele confide to Elinor Dashwood?

Choices

  1. She was planning to travel to America.
  2. She was secretly engaged to Edward Ferrars. ✓
  3. She was a distant relative of the Dashwoods.
  4. She had inherited a large fortune.

Answer: She was secretly engaged to Edward Ferrars.

From page 5

What did Marianne Dashwood receive from John Willoughby in London that caused her great despair?

Choices

  1. A cold note stating he never loved her and was engaged to another. ✓
  2. An invitation to a grand party.
  3. A beautiful necklace as a gift.
  4. A letter promising to return soon.

Answer: A cold note stating he never loved her and was engaged to another.

From page 6

What did Mrs. Ferrars do when she learned of Edward Ferrars's engagement to Lucy Steele?

Choices

  1. She congratulated him on his choice of bride.
  2. She offered to host their wedding.
  3. She sent them a generous gift.
  4. She decided he would not receive his expected inheritance. ✓

Answer: She decided he would not receive his expected inheritance.

From page 7

At the country estate of Cleveland, what happened to Marianne Dashwood after taking a walk in a rainstorm?

Choices

  1. She caught a terrible fever and became gravely ill. ✓
  2. She wrote a beautiful poem.
  3. She found a hidden treasure.
  4. She met a new suitor.

Answer: She caught a terrible fever and became gravely ill.

From page 8

When Edward Ferrars visited Barton Cottage, what news did he bring about Lucy Steele?

Choices

  1. She had become a famous actress.
  2. She had broken their engagement to marry his wealthier brother, Robert. ✓
  3. She had decided to become a nun.
  4. She had moved to a different country.

Answer: She had broken their engagement to marry his wealthier brother, Robert.

From page 9

Where did Elinor Dashwood and Edward Ferrars settle after they were married?

Choices

  1. In a grand house in London
  2. At Norland Park
  3. At the comfortable parsonage at Delaford ✓
  4. At Barton Cottage

Answer: At the comfortable parsonage at Delaford

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