Persuasion

by

Jane Austen

Persuasion: Chapter 8 Quiz 3 questions

Test your knowledge of Chapter 8. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
According to Austen's portrayal of the rare happy couple in the novel, what constitutes a true match?
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A couple that is rich and affluent
A couple that has equal understanding, character, and practicality
A couple that has frequent conflicts and disagreements
A couple with mutual physical attractiveness
What does Mrs. Croft's stance on women on ships represent in the context of the story?
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It reinforces Captain Wentworth's belief about women's discomfort on ships
It mocks Captain Wentworth's experience in the Navy
It agrees with Anne's opinion about women's resilience
It mocks Captain Wentworth's experience in the NavyIt challenges Captain Wentworth's chivalric notion of gender differences
How does Captain Wentworth's high-spiritedness in the midst of his many admirers affect Anne?
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It makes her feel happy and loved
It makes her feel indifferent
It causes her discomfort and pain
It makes her feel angry and resentful