Multiple Choice Quiz – Chapter 4 of Sense and Sensibility

1. Why does Marianne become deeply unhappy in Chapter 4?

• A) She has a fight with Elinor.
• B) Willoughby suddenly leaves for London without explanation.
• C) Colonel Brandon proposes to her, and she is unsure how to respond.
• D) She loses a valuable piece of jewelry.

2. What does Mrs. Dashwood assume about Willoughby and Marianne?

• A) That they are secretly engaged.
• B) That he is not truly interested in her.
• C) That they are just good friends.
• D) That he will never return from London.

3. How does Willoughby act when he leaves?

• A) He is excited and promises to return soon.
• B) He appears sad and unwilling to explain his departure.
• C) He angrily argues with Mrs. Dashwood before leaving.
• D) He reassures Marianne with a love letter.

4. What is Elinor’s concern about Marianne’s relationship with Willoughby?

• A) That Willoughby might already be engaged to someone else.
• B) That Marianne has become too dependent on his affection.
• C) That Willoughby is not truly wealthy.
• D) That Colonel Brandon is also in love with Marianne.

5. Why does Elinor urge her mother to talk to Marianne about Willoughby?

• A) She suspects that Marianne is hiding something.
• B) She believes their engagement should be made official.
• C) She thinks they need to confirm whether an engagement exists.
• D) She wants Marianne to stop seeing Willoughby.

6. Why does Elinor believe something is “strange” about Marianne and Willoughby’s relationship?

• A) They refuse to talk about their future.
• B) Willoughby avoids discussing his family.
• C) Their relationship is too public and dramatic.
• D) They have spent time alone together at his aunt’s house, which is socially improper.

7. What is the significance of Allenham House?

• A) It is where Willoughby takes Marianne, even though they are not married.
• B) It is the future home of Colonel Brandon.
• C) It is where Elinor and Edward plan to live.
• D) It belongs to Mrs. Jennings, who disapproves of Willoughby.

8. What is Elinor’s advice to Marianne about her behavior with Willoughby?

• A) She should write to him to clarify his feelings.
• B) She should be more cautious and not show her emotions so openly.
• C) She should demand that he propose immediately.
• D) She should end their relationship before it gets too serious.

9. What is Mrs. Dashwood’s attitude toward Marianne’s relationship with Willoughby?

• A) She believes they should marry soon.
• B) She is skeptical of Willoughby’s true intentions.
• C) She thinks Willoughby is too reckless to be a good husband.
• D) She wants Marianne to consider Colonel Brandon instead.

10. What is the main theme explored in this chapter?

• A) The dangers of trusting too easily in love.
• B) The importance of wealth in marriage.
• C) The difficulties of sibling rivalry.
• D) The role of parents in choosing a spouse.