Sense and Sensibility

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1811

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Introduction

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Reading Context

During Reading

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After Reading

Discussion/Analysis Prompt

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Multiple Choice

1. B (Various chapters)

2. A (Various chapters)

3. C (Various chapters)

4. A (Various chapters)

5. B (Various chapters)

6. D (Various chapters)

7. C (Various chapters)

8. C (Various chapters)

9. C (Various chapters)

10. D (Various chapters)

11. A (Various chapters)

12. B (Various chapters)

13. D (Various chapters)

14. B (Various chapters)

15. D (Various chapters)

Long Answer

1. Elinor’s hobby is drawing, which appeals to her more objective and logical mind. By contrast, Marianne is very interested in music, which is a more directly emotional and sensual experience. (Various chapters)

2. What Marianne does not yet know is that Brandon is a man of deep feeling, and he has a history that could have easily come from one of the romantic stories she cherishes. (Various chapters)