Sense and Sensibility – Plot Summary (OCR A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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Which quality does Elinor Dashwood primarily represent in the novel's central thematic contrast?
Which quality does Elinor Dashwood primarily represent in the novel's central thematic contrast?
Rational sense
What happens to the Dashwood women when Mr Henry Dashwood dies?
What happens to the Dashwood women when Mr Henry Dashwood dies?
Estate passes to John; they're left poor
How old is Colonel Brandon, and what is his profession?
How old is Colonel Brandon, and what is his profession?
Around 35, a retired officer
How does Willoughby first meet Marianne?
How does Willoughby first meet Marianne?
He rescues her after she twists ankle
What shocking secret does Lucy Steele reveal to Elinor?
What shocking secret does Lucy Steele reveal to Elinor?
She's secretly engaged to Edward Ferrars
Why does Willoughby become engaged to Miss Grey instead of Marianne?
Why does Willoughby become engaged to Miss Grey instead of Marianne?
For financial reasons/her fortune
How does Edward respond when his mother disinherits him over Lucy?
How does Edward respond when his mother disinherits him over Lucy?
He honourably refuses to break it
What causes Marianne's dangerous fever at Cleveland?
What causes Marianne's dangerous fever at Cleveland?
Taking long walks in rain
Who does Lucy Steele ultimately marry, freeing Edward from his engagement?
Who does Lucy Steele ultimately marry, freeing Edward from his engagement?
Robert Ferrars (Edward's brother)
Where do Edward and Elinor live after their marriage?
Where do Edward and Elinor live after their marriage?
Delaford parsonage