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WorksheetsSense & Sensibility, ch. 1
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 36mins
Read the sentences from paragraph 8.
Marianne and her mother encouraged each other now in the violence of their affliction. The agony of grief which overpowered them at first was voluntarily renewed, was sought for, and was created again and again. They gave themselves up wholly to their sorrow, seeking increase of wretchedness in every reflection that could afford it, and resolved against ever admitting consolation in future.
How does the figurative language in the sentences affect the meaning of the passage?
It suggests that Mrs. Dashwood and Marianne are dishonest and are seeking to deceive Elinor.
It describes the intensity of the behavior by Mrs. Dashwood and Marianne as a means to manipulate Elinor.
It highlights the emotional responses of Mrs. Dashwood and Marianne in contrast to Elinor’s more reasoned approach.
. It portrays Mrs. Dashwood and Marianne as intent on battling Elinor and Margaret over the inheritance they
should receive.
The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A : What is a central idea in the passage?
the role of money in making decisions
the importance of honoring last wishes
the avoidance of conflict among siblings
the obligation of distant relatives to their families
Part B : Which detail supports the answer to Part A?
“Mr. John Dashwood did not have the strong feelings of the rest of the family, but he promised to do
everything in his power to make them comfortable.” (paragraph )
“His father was rendered easy by such an assurance, and Mr. John Dashwood then had leisure to consider
how much there might prudently be in his power to do for them.” (paragraph 1)
“. . . she would have left the house forever, had not the entreaty of her eldest girl induced her first to reflect
on the propriety of going, and her own tender love for all her three daughters determined her afterwards to
stay and, for their sakes, avoid a breach with their brother.” (paragraph 5)
“How could he answer it to himself to rob his child, and his only child too, of so large a sum?” (paragraph
10)
Choose two ways that the relationship between John and Fanny Dashwood advances the plot of the passage.
by contrasting Fanny’s character to John’s character
by summarizing the feelings of John’s half-sisters toward Fanny
by highlighting Fanny’s displeasure regarding her husband’s intentions
by comparing the demeanor of Fanny to the demeanor of John’s sisters
by describing Fanny’s understanding of her own behavior toward John’s family
Choose the options that best complete the sentence.
The author's word choice in paragraph 5 develops a/an (detached, disgruntled, egotistical, skeptical) tone by (suspecting Fanny's intentions, describing Fanny's self-absorbed nature, explaining Mrs. Dashwood's difficult choice, demonstrating Mrs. Dashwood's isolations from her daughters).
How does the author use paragraphs 6-8 to create tension?
by explaining Elinor’s role as advisor to her mother and sisters
by describing Mrs. Dashwood’s rudeness compared to Elinor’s control
by explaining Elinor’s reluctance to overlook Fanny Dashwood’s behavior
by describing Elinor’s personality compared to her mother’s and Marianne’s
What does the passage suggest about English women of the time?
Women routinely gained independence through the inheritance of money.
Women were often controlled by the distribution of wealth and inheritance.
Women were expected to follow their mother's model to achieve independence.
Women determined their status in society by displaying their ability and intellect.
Click on the attached image.
How does the depiction in the image compare to Austen’s depiction of the scene in paragraph 10?
Both the engraving and paragraph 10 suggest a self-centered desire for weath.
Both the engraving and paragraph 10 emphasize various legitimate claims to wealth.
The engraving emphasizes threats to wealth, while paragraph 10 emphasizes the sharing of wealth
through compromise.
The engraving suggests an unchallenged claim to wealth, while paragraph 10 depicts the Dashwood’s young son as the only legitimate heir to the family’s wealth.
Which two details from paragraph 3 support the idea that John Dashwood’s promise to his father was insincere?
When he gave his promise to his father, he meditated within himself to increase the fortunes of his sisters by the present of a thousand pounds apiece.
He then really thought himself equal to it.
The prospect of four thousand a year, in addition to his present income, besides the remaining half of his own mother's fortune, warmed his heart, and made him feel capable of generosity.
It would be enough to make them completely easy.
Three thousand pounds! He could spare so considerable a sum with little inconvenience.
Connect each quote on the left to the central idea it helps to develop on the right.
Read the sentence from paragraph 1.
His father was rendered easy by such an assurance, and Mr. John Dashwood then had leisure to consider how much there might prudently be in his power to do for them.
How does the figurative language in the sentence affect the meaning of the passage?
It highlights Mr. John Dahswood’s apathetic attitude about fulfilling his promises made to the father.
It portrays the father as someone who is easily misled by Mr. John Dashwood who did not love the rest of
his family.
It describes how the father died without a worry once he knew that Mr. John Dashwood would take care of
his wife and three daughters.
It suggests that the father became lazy about his responsibilities when Mr. John Dashwood made a promise to take care of the father’s family.
What does the passage suggest about English men of the time?
Men were often judged by their generosity.
Men were expected to be amiable by nature.
Men were unable to change their status in society by the accumulation of wealth.
Men were expected to be the provider for women in their immediate and extended family.
