Sense And Sensibility Chapter 3 Questions And Answers
Sense and Sensibility Volume 1 CH 4-22
Chapter 4
1. Elinor has a different opinion of Edward. What is her opinion? Elinor finds Edward handsome and lovable
2. There is an old saying that states, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” How might this
saying apply to these two differing views of Edward? Elinor finds Edward to be both handsome and lovable and by the Elinor’s first opinion of Edward, it is clear that the beauty is apart of the beholder.
3. By the end of this chapter, the Dashwood ladies have decided to move to Barton cottage. Why now? The Dashwood ladies have decided to move at the time because of the affair and the Dashwood ladies made it clear they want to move away from Norland.
4. Where is Barton cottage? Barton …show more content…
cottage is located in Barton Park in Devonshire.
Chapter 5
5.
How does Edward respond when he hears the news of Elinor’s relocation? Edward becomes deeply distraught upon hearing the news.
6. Marianne reveals more of her personality in her farewell to Norland. Explain what she does.
Chapter 6
7. As the Dashwood women settle in at Barton cottage, whom do they meet almost right away?
Describe these characters briefly. They meet the Dashwood servants who cheer them up about being at the house.
Chapter 7
8. In Chapter 7 we learn more of the Middletons. List a few important facts about them. Sir John Middleton likes to hunt and Lady Middleton likes to spoil her children.
9. We meet two new characters in this chapter. Who are they? Colonel Brandon and Mrs. Jennings
10. During a get-together of all these characters, Marianne proves to be quite musical. How
does she entertain the group? Marianne plays the piano for everyone and they all love it.
Chapter 8
11. It does not take Mrs. Jennings long to begin matchmaking. Who is it that she has matched and why is this a good match according to Mrs. Jennings?
12. At the end of the chapter, Marianne has difficulty understanding something. What is it?
Chapter 9
13. A very important new character is introduced in this chapter. How do the Dashwoods
meet
Willoughby? Describe him.
Chapter 10
14. Willoughby comes to the cottage every day after he rescues Marianne. Explain why.
15. Willoughby comments on Colonel Brandon one day. Find that comment in this
chapter and discuss it briefly.
Chapter 11
16. By this chapter, one of the girls is very happy and another is not. Explain. Marianne is very happy and Elinor is not because of Elinor’s feelings of having no friends besides her current acquaintances.
17. How do these two women differ in how they reveal their feelings?
Chapter 12
18. In Chapter 12, what is the secret that younger sister Margaret tells Elinor?
Chapter 13
19. Mrs. Jennings makes a guess as to what Colonel Brandon’s business really is.
What explanation does she give for his leaving so quickly?
Chapter 14
20. This chapter shows what many of the women spend their time doing during this period
in England. List several ways the women occupy their time.
21. By the end of the chapter, Willoughby has made another visit to Marianne and
Demonstrated his affection and happiness. What type of comments does he make
about Barton cottage?
Chapter 15
When Elinor and her mother return home in this chapter, why is Marianne crying?
22. Compare and contrast the way Elinor and her mother react to Willoughby’s leaving.
Chapter 16
23. Briefly compare the reactions of the two sisters to their respective disappointing “love” affairs. After Marianne finds out about the mystery man, who turns out to be Edward, she is deeply disappointed.
Chapter 17
24. During Edward’s stay, Marianne refers to him as “reserved.” Recount this conversation.
Chapter 18
25. Edward, like Willoughby, seems to possess a lock of special hair. Explain.
Chapter 4
1. Elinor has a different opinion of Edward. What is her opinion? Elinor finds Edward handsome and lovable
2. There is an old saying that states, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” How might this
saying apply to these two differing views of Edward? Elinor finds Edward to be both handsome and lovable and by the Elinor’s first opinion of Edward, it is clear that the beauty is apart of the beholder.
3. By the end of this chapter, the Dashwood ladies have decided to move to Barton cottage. Why now? The Dashwood ladies have decided to move at the time because of the affair and the Dashwood ladies made it clear they want to move away from Norland.
4. Where is Barton cottage? Barton …show more content…
cottage is located in Barton Park in Devonshire.
Chapter 5
5.
How does Edward respond when he hears the news of Elinor’s relocation? Edward becomes deeply distraught upon hearing the news.
6. Marianne reveals more of her personality in her farewell to Norland. Explain what she does.
Chapter 6
7. As the Dashwood women settle in at Barton cottage, whom do they meet almost right away?
Describe these characters briefly. They meet the Dashwood servants who cheer them up about being at the house.
Chapter 7
8. In Chapter 7 we learn more of the Middletons. List a few important facts about them. Sir John Middleton likes to hunt and Lady Middleton likes to spoil her children.
9. We meet two new characters in this chapter. Who are they? Colonel Brandon and Mrs. Jennings
10. During a get-together of all these characters, Marianne proves to be quite musical. How
does she entertain the group? Marianne plays the piano for everyone and they all love it.
Chapter 8
11. It does not take Mrs. Jennings long to begin matchmaking. Who is it that she has matched and why is this a good match according to Mrs. Jennings?
12. At the end of the chapter, Marianne has difficulty understanding something. What is it?
Chapter 9
13. A very important new character is introduced in this chapter. How do the Dashwoods
meet
Willoughby? Describe him.
Chapter 10
14. Willoughby comes to the cottage every day after he rescues Marianne. Explain why.
15. Willoughby comments on Colonel Brandon one day. Find that comment in this
chapter and discuss it briefly.
Chapter 11
16. By this chapter, one of the girls is very happy and another is not. Explain. Marianne is very happy and Elinor is not because of Elinor’s feelings of having no friends besides her current acquaintances.
17. How do these two women differ in how they reveal their feelings?
Chapter 12
18. In Chapter 12, what is the secret that younger sister Margaret tells Elinor?
Chapter 13
19. Mrs. Jennings makes a guess as to what Colonel Brandon’s business really is.
What explanation does she give for his leaving so quickly?
Chapter 14
20. This chapter shows what many of the women spend their time doing during this period
in England. List several ways the women occupy their time.
21. By the end of the chapter, Willoughby has made another visit to Marianne and
Demonstrated his affection and happiness. What type of comments does he make
about Barton cottage?
Chapter 15
When Elinor and her mother return home in this chapter, why is Marianne crying?
22. Compare and contrast the way Elinor and her mother react to Willoughby’s leaving.
Chapter 16
23. Briefly compare the reactions of the two sisters to their respective disappointing “love” affairs. After Marianne finds out about the mystery man, who turns out to be Edward, she is deeply disappointed.
Chapter 17
24. During Edward’s stay, Marianne refers to him as “reserved.” Recount this conversation.
Chapter 18
25. Edward, like Willoughby, seems to possess a lock of special hair. Explain.