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…
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