Sense and Sensibility Quiz 1

Sense and Sensibility

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

· Pemberley

· Combe Magna

· Barton Park

· Norland Park

2. What is Elinor, Marianne, and Margaret Dashwood's relation to John Dashwood?

· they are cousins

· they are siblings

· they are his nieces

· they are half-siblings

3. What does John promise his father before his father dies?

· to help Mrs. Dashwood and her daughters, probably financially

· to make sure Margaret gets an education

· to keep Norland in the family, and pass it to his son

· to let Mrs. Dashwood and her daughters keep Norland

4. How are sisters Elinor and Marianne, respectively, best characterized?

· shrewd and selfish; selfless and sensitive

· passionate and spontaneous; cold and charmless

· calm and prudent; romantic and passionate

· scheming and intelligent; naïve and hopeful

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

· 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:

· Surrey

· Sussex

· Kent

· Devonshire

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

· Sir John Middleton

· Mrs. Allen

· Colonel Brandon

· Mrs. Jennings

8. Which character devotes themselves to matching Marianne and the Colonel?

· Mrs. Palmer

· Sir John

· Lady Middleton

· Mrs. Jennings

9. How does Marianne meet Willoughby?

· by falling on a walk and injuring herself

· through an introduction from Sir John

· by trespassing on his property

· at one of the Middleton's neighborhood parties

10. Why does Marianne grow to love Willoughby?

· because he has a good sense of humor and is handsome

· he is very kind to her family

· he compliments her and pays attention to her

· he loves art and poetry and is romantic like she is

11. What convinces Mrs. Jennings and Elinor of Marianne's engagement?

· Willoughby cuts off a lock of her hair

· the pair have many talks in private

· Willoughby takes her to visit his aunt's estate at Allenham

· they are seen together every day

12. The Dashwoods return to the cottage one day to find:

· that Willoughby has proposed to Marianne

· Willoughby and Marianne have had a quarrel

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

· Willoughby has told Marianne he will marry for money

13. Who comes to visit the Dashwoods after Willoughby's departure?

· John Dashwood

· Edward Ferrars

· the Palmers

· Colonel Brandon

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 ring with a lock of hair

· a lady's locket

· an embroidered handkerchief

· a picture of an unknown woman

16. When Mrs. Palmer comes to Barton, she tells the Dashwoods that:

· the Colonel is in town, and wishes to see them

· Marianne and Willoughby's engagement is known in town

· Willoughby is engaged to another woman

· Edward Ferrars is engaged to Miss Morton

17. What is Marianne and Elinor's opinion of the Miss Steeles?

· they are polished and educated

· they are conniving and cruel

· they are charming but naïve

· they are unremarkable and poor company

18. What does Lucy tell Elinor, in confidence?

· 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

· she is engaged to Robert Ferrars

19. Elinor soon finds out that Lucy:

· plans to break off her engagement

· is jealous of Edward and Elinor's friendship

· is unsure about her affection for Edward

· only loves Edward for his money

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

· Colonel Brandon's daily visits

· a chance meeting with Edward

· the opportunity to go to parties and balls

22. Marianne finally sees Willoughby:

· during a chance meeting in town

· when he visits Mrs. Jennings' home

· at a large party

· at the Middleton's London home

23. The final break between Willoughby and Marianne comes from:

· Marianne deciding to cut Willoughby off

· Willoughby snubbing Marianne at a party

· 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 deceived Marianne about his affection for her

· Willoughby's aunt ordered him not to marry Marianne

· Willoughby is marrying Miss Grey, for money

25. Colonel Brandon tells Elinor that:

· Willoughby seduced and dumped the Colonel's adopted daughter

· Willoughby is untrustworthy, and a rogue

· Willoughby was unfaithful to Marianne

· Willoughby was previously married

Question 1

Why didn’t Lucy Grey marry Edward?

Her parents have forbidden it

She found out he is poor

She is in love with Willoughby

She refuses to wait until he is out of college

Question 2

What extravagant gift does Willoughby give Marianne?

A tiara

A horse

An ivory hair comb

A carriage

Question 3

What injury does Marianne suffer when on a walk with Margaret?

She bumps her head

She twists her ankle

She skins her knees

She gets her hair tangled in a branch

Question 4

What stunning news does Willougby give to Marianne?

He is in love with Elinor

He is moving to London

He will not be inheriting anything

He has no money

Question 5

What separates Edward and Elinor?

Elinor says he is too poor; Edward goes away to seek his fortune

Edward goes away to attend university in Paris

Marianne's vehement objections to their union

Mrs. Dashwood's acceptance of a relative's offer to move in with them in Barton

Question 6

How does Elinor feel about the developing relationship between Marianne and Willoughby?

She thinks it is moving too quickly

She is completely against it

She thinks it is a perfect match

She thinks it is moving too slowly

Question 7

How is John Dashwood related to Elinor and Marianne?

Uncle

Nephew

Cousin

Half-brother

Question 8

What are Marianne’s first impressions of Brandon?

That he is dashing and elegant

That he is rude but handsome

That he is shabby and boring

That he is old and jaded

Question 9

What does Willougby do that makes Marianne think he will ask her to marry him?

He asks her what shape of diamond she likes

He talks about having children

He shows her the house he is to inherit

He sleeps with her

· Question difficulty is out of 10. The higher the number, the harder the question. Difficulty is based on how often a question is answered correctly. If you get a question right with a difficulty of 6 or higher, pat yourself on the back: most people get that question wrong.

Question 10

What does Marianne discover about Willoughby?

He has married Miss Grey

His family is poor

He is a gambler

He has vowed never to wed

The Dashwood sisters live in all of the following places except:

(A) Delaford

(B) Cleveland

(D) Barton

To which of the following characters is Fanny Dashwood related?

(A) Lucy Steele

(B) Colonel Brandon

(D) Robert Ferrars

Who reveals to London society the news of Lucy's engagement to Edward?

(A) Marianne Dashwood

(B) Anne Steele

(D) John Middleton

In her excessive sensibility, Marianne most closely resembles which of the following characters?

(A) Her mother, Mrs. Dashwood

(B) Her sister Elinor

(D) Her brother, John

Jane Austen initially wrote this novel in which of the following forms?

(A) A series of letters

(B) An epic poem

(D) A tragedy

What was the name of the laws of inheritance that governed English society in Austen's day?

(A) Alimony

(B) Primogeniture

(D) Enclosure

Which of the following characters is NOT noted for his or her great wealth?

(A) Miss Sophia Grey

(B) Lord Morton

(D) Mr. Pratt

For most of the novel, Colonel Brandon is in love with whom?

(A) Elinor

(B) Marianne

(D) Eliza Williams

The novel begins with a discussion of what social phenomenon?

(A) Inheritance

(B) Incest

(D) Treason

What does Marianne give to Willoughby as a token of her affection for him?

(A) A ring

(B) A lock of hair

(D) A single pearl

Who gives birth to a child during the novel?

(A) Mrs. Jennings

(B) Mrs. Ferrars

(D) Lady Middleton

What is Marianne's greatest talent?

(A) Piano playing

(B) Painting

(D) Figure skating

Where do Elinor and Marianne first meet their brother, John, in London?

(A) At a ball

(B) At the jeweler's shop

(D) At a dinner party

Which of the following couples has several young children?

(A) Sir John and Lady Middleton

(B) Mr. and Mrs. Jennings

(D) John and Fanny Dashwood

Which of the following years fell within Jane Austen's lifetime?

(A) 1700

(B) 1750

(D) 1850

Which of the following is NOT true about the publication of Sense and Sensibility?

(A) It was published anonymously

(B) It was the first novel that Austen published

(D) It was an immediate critical success

Which of the following characters in the novel studies at Oxford?

(A) John Willoughby

(B) Edward Ferrars

(D) Mr. Palmer

Whom does John Dashwood encourage Elinor to marry?

(A) Colonel Brandon

(B) Lord Morton

(D) Edward Ferrars

When Marianne is deeply distressed after Willoughby rebuffs her at the London party, Elinor comforts her with all of the following EXCEPT:

(A) Kind words

(B) Wine

(D) Her favorite music

Who is Queen Mab?

(A) A character in Romeo and Juliet

(B) A horse

(D) All of the above

To whom does Willoughby confess at the end of the novel?

(A) Elinor

(B) Marianne

(D) Lucy Steele

The women in the novel engage in all of the following diversions and activities EXCEPT:

(A) Playing cards

(B) Playing music on the piano

(D) Writing poetry

Based on the novel, the common social practice when two lovers parted was to do what?

(A) Return each other's letters

(B) Engage in a public duel

(D) Ignore each other's existence

Mrs. Ferrars threatens to disinherit Edward unless he marries whom?

(A) Elinor Dashwood

(B) Lady Morton

(D) Marianne Dashwood

Q. Who said, "Is this fair? is this just? are my ideas so scanty?"?

Elinor

Marianne

Edward

Lucy

John

Q. Who said, "I am afraid that the pleasantness of an employment does not always evince its propriety."?

Marianne

Elinor

Lucy

John

Edward

Q. Who returned, "My judgment is all on your side of the question; but I am afraid my practice is much more on your sister's."?

Elinor

Marianne

John

Edward

Lucy

Q. Who said, "My objection is this; though I think very well of Mrs. Jennings' heart, she is not a woman whose society can afford us pleasure, or whose protection will give us consequence."?

Elinor

Marianne

Lucy

Lady Middleton

Mrs. Palmer

Q. Who said, "I hope you will do me the justice of believing that I do not mean to be impertinent."?

Elinor

Marianne

Lucy

Lady Middleton

John

Q. There is more to whom than meets the eye?

Proper young ladies

Proper young men

Little boys

Little girls

Grandparents

Q. The characters are painfully aware of their positions in

Wait lists

Financial hierarchy

Family

Marriage

Society

Q. Austen shows different facets of this crazy thing called

Felicity

Fidelity

Faith

Hope

Love

Q. What is a home?

Beloved place

Set of landmarks

Treasure of memories

All of the above

None of the above

Q. Austen shows many different kinds of

Races

Religions

Families

Careers

Geographies

Q. What expresses Marianne's personality?

Script

Science

Art

Music

Gardening

Q. How does Elinor draw?

Colorfully

Precisely

Brazenly

Piously

Randomly

Q. Who is the voice of common sense?

Elinor

John

Lucy

Margaret

Fanny

Q. Whose primary goal is money?

Elinor's

Marianne's

Edward's

Fanny's

John's

Q. Who is a low down, dirty, deceiver?

John

Elinor

Lucy

Marianne

Mrs. Dashwood

Q. How are Elinor, Marianne and Margaret related?

They are sisters

They are cousins

They are not related - just friends

By blood, as well as by marriage, to each other. It’s complicated.