Sense and Sensibility

Sense and Sensibility

by

Jane Austen

Sense and Sensibility: Chapter 29 Quiz 9 questions

Test your knowledge of Chapter 29. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
Why is Mrs. Jennings's joke at breakfast poorly timed?
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Because Elinor is upset
Because Marianne is concentrating on writing a letter
Because Marianne receives a letter that upsets her
Because Mrs. Jennings is unaware of Marianne's situation with Willoughby
What is Marianne's condition when Elinor goes to see her after receiving Willoughby's letter?
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She is writing another letter
She is angrily destroying letters
She is lying on her bed, overwhelmed by grief
She is calm and philosophical about her situation
What symbolizes the end of Marianne and Willoughby's romance in the letter?
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An engagement announcement
The return of Marianne's letters
The sending of a new lock of hair
The return of the lock of hair Marianne had given him
What best describes Elinor's attitude towards Marianne after she hears from Willoughby?
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She is indifferent to Marianne's feelings
She actively tries to comfort her sister
She is angry with Marianne for her behavior
She immediately seeks revenge on Willoughby
What does Marianne reveal about her relationship with Willoughby?
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They are secretly married
They had been formally engaged
They had never been formally engaged
Willoughby has publicly declared his love for her
How do Marianne's letters compare to Willoughby's reply?
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Marianne's were emotional and affectionate, while Willoughby's was cold and heartless
Both were equally affectionate and warm
Marianne's were indifferent while Willoughby's were emotional
Both were formal and reserved in tone
Why does Elinor think Marianne's letters to Willoughby were improper?
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Because Marianne and Willoughby are already married
Because Elinor does not approve of Willoughby
Because Marianne and Willoughby were not formally engaged
Because the letters were too casual
What is Elinor's advice to Marianne regarding her display of sadness?
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To freely express her emotions in public
To appear happy in public despite her misery
To not show her unhappiness so openly to everyone
To confront Willoughby with her feelings in person
Why does Elinor advise against leaving Mrs. Jennings's house immediately?
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Because they have other engagements in town
Because it would be impolite to leave so suddenly
Because she wants Marianne to confront Willoughby
Because they are waiting for a letter from their mother