Persuasion

by

Jane Austen

Persuasion: Chapter 7 Quiz 6 questions

Test your knowledge of Chapter 7. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What does Mr. Musgrove do after meeting Captain Wentworth, as described in the first paragraph?
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Mr. Musgrove decides to leave Uppercross
Mr. Musgrove criticizes Captain Wentworth for his attitude
Mr. Musgrove decides not to invite Captain Wentworth to dinner
Mr. Musgrove returns with warm praise for Captain Wentworth and invites him to dinner
Which of the following can be inferred about Anne's life in comparison to Captain Wentworth's over the past eight years?
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Anne's life has improved significantly over the past eight years while Captain Wentworth's situation has worsened
Both Anne and Captain Wentworth are in better positions than they were eight years ago
Captain Wentworth is in a better position all around than eight years ago, whereas Anne's life revolves around caring for her family members
Both Captain Wentworth's and Anne's lives have gotten worse over the past eight years
How does Anne resolve the situation when Mary is upset about missing dinner with Captain Wentworth because of her son's injury?
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Anne convinces Charles to stay at home with the boy
Anne persuades Mary to go to the dinner despite the situation
Anne offers to stay home with the boy, allowing Mary to attend the dinner
Anne suggests that they cancel the dinner altogether
How does Anne perceive Captain Wentworth's feelings towards her after all these years?
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Anne believes Captain Wentworth is still in love with her
Anne thinks Captain Wentworth is either unwilling or indifferent towards her.
Anne is confident that Captain Wentworth despises her
Anne assumes that Captain Wentworth has forgotten about her completely
What societal issue is highlighted by the fact that the past years have raised Captain Wentworth's prospects and lowered Anne's?
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The difficulty of maintaining long-term friendships
The impact of social class on relationships
The gender inequality affecting marital prospects over time
The importance of personal appearance in society
Which of the following characterizes Captain Wentworth's recent attitude towards Anne?
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His attitude reflects bitterness and a critical evaluation of her past actions
He shows a compassionate and admiring approach towards Anne
He demonstrates an indifferent and dismissive attitude towards Anne
His behavior reveals a forgiving and understanding perspective on her past actions