Sense and Sensibility

Sense and Sensibility

by

Jane Austen

Sense and Sensibility: Chapter 37 Quiz 7 questions

Test your knowledge of Chapter 37. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What news does Mrs. Jennings share with Elinor after seeing Mrs. Palmer?
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Mrs. Palmer's baby is perfectly healthy
She had visited John and Fanny Dashwood.
Fanny Dashwood might be unwell, according to the doctor
There is a controversial new doctor in town
What is the primary reason Fanny disapproves of Lucy marrying Edward?
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Lucy's lack of a substantial fortune
Lucy's personality and behavior
Edward's unwillingness to marry Lucy
Mrs. Jennings's support for the union
How does Elinor choose to share the news of Edward's engagement with Marianne?
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By minimizing the impact the news has on her
By minimizing the impact the news has on her
By expressing anger towards Edward
By blaming Marianne for not noticing earlier
What aspect of Elinor's character is highlighted through her handling of her feelings for Edward?
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Her inability to feel deep emotions
Her capacity to control and manage her emotions
Her lack of care for her sister's feelings
Her desire to reunite with Edward despite everything
What does Elinor ask Marianne to do regarding Edward's engagement to Lucy?
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To confront Lucy and express her disappointment
To show open support for Edward's decision
To maintain discretion and avoid showing bitterness
To persuade Edward to reconsider his engagement
Why does John consider Edward's engagement to Lucy as impossible?
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Because he disapproves of Lucy's personality
Because he believes Edward will be unhappy with Lucy
Because Edward has decided to live abroad
Because Lucy has a small fortune, making the match financially imprudent
What consequence does Edward face due to his engagement to Lucy?
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He is given a larger inheritance than originally planned
He receives full support from his family
His inheritance is redirected to his younger brother, Robert
He is celebrated for his choice in partner