Multiple Choice Quiz – Chapters 1-3

1. Why must Mrs. Dashwood and her daughters leave Norland Park?

• A) They want to live closer to London.
• B) They have no money and the house now belongs to John Dashwood.
• C) They dislike the countryside.
• D) The house is too large for them to manage.

2. How does John Dashwood initially plan to help his sisters?

• A) By giving them money as his father wished.
• B) By buying them a new house.
• C) By sending them food instead of money.
• D) By inviting them to live with him and Fanny.

3. What is Elinor’s opinion of Edward Ferrars?

• A) She finds him boring and too serious.
• B) She dislikes his family but loves his personality.
• C) She thinks he is kind, intelligent, and reserved.
• D) She believes he is only interested in wealth.

4. Why does Fanny Dashwood disapprove of Edward’s interest in Elinor?

• A) She thinks Elinor is too young.
• B) She believes Elinor is not wealthy enough.
• C) She dislikes Elinor personally.
• D) She wants Edward to marry her friend instead.

5. What does Sir John Middleton do for the Dashwoods?

• A) Offers them a home in Devon.
• B) Gives them money.
• C) Introduces them to wealthy suitors.
• D) Finds them employment.

6. How does Colonel Brandon first react to Marianne?

• A) He ignores her.
• B) He secretly admires her.
• C) He openly flirts with her.
• D) He immediately asks her to marry him.

7. What is Marianne’s opinion of Colonel Brandon?

• A) She respects him but finds him too old for romance.
• B) She secretly loves him but is too shy to say so.
• C) She believes he is the perfect man for Elinor.
• D) She thinks he is too arrogant and selfish.

8. How does Marianne meet Willoughby?

• A) They are introduced at a dance.
• B) She meets him while out shopping.
• C) She injures her foot, and he carries her home.
• D) She finds him lost in the woods.

9. What does Marianne admire most about Willoughby?

• A) His wealth and family background.
• B) His love for books and poetry.
• C) His dancing skills and passion for life.
• D) His kindness to animals.

10. Why do Elinor and her mother become concerned about Marianne and Willoughby?

• A) They are worried about his reputation.
• B) They think Marianne is too young to be in love.
• C) Willoughby has been acting distant.
• D) Marianne and Willoughby refuse to confirm an engagement.