Assignment major -12

 Name:- jadeja Shrutiba kanaksinh 

Year:- T.Y.B.A(ENGLISH) sem- 5 

Sub:- study of novel 

Credit -4

Assignment - Home assignment -1

Professor's name:- shivani ma'am 

Submit date:- 27/08/2026

College Name:- Maharanishree nadankuvarba mahila arts and commerce college 

                  Home assignment 

 ABOUT AUTHOR 

Born : 16 december 1775

Steventon, hampshire, England

Into middle class family

Died : 18 July 1817 (Aged 41)

Winchester, Hampshire, England

Jane austen was an English novelist known for her keen observation of social menners, class, and relationship . Persuasion novel by Jane austen published posthumously in 1817 unlike her novel northanger abbey with wuch it was published persuasion ( written 1815-16 ) is a work for austen’s maturity, Like mansfield park and Emma it contains subdued satire and develops the comedy of character and manners.

INTRODUCTION

Persuasion, jane Austen’s final completed novel , tells the story of anne Elliot, a woman given a second chance at love after regretting a past decision. Eight years prior, she was persuaded to break of  her engagement with captain wentworth due to his lack of fortune. Now , with wentworth returned as a successful naval officer, and anne must confront her lingering feelings and nevigate a changed social landscape, marked by societal expectations and the allure of a new suitor . 

CHARACTERS

* ANNE ELLIOT

Anne Elliot, the quiet and sensible middle daughter of Sir Walter Elliot, is the overlooked yet practical protagonist.

Unlike her vain family, she values duty and humility over beauty and status. Though once persuaded to give up true love, Anne remains thoughtful, wise, and deeply considerate of others. Anne is level – headed considerate of others, and humble.

* CAPTAIN FREDERICK WENTWORTH

Captain Frederick Wentworth is a brave and self-made Naval officer, admired by many for his character andsuccess. He values constancy and strength of mind in women. Though Anne loves him, her family, especially Lady Russell, considers him an unsuitable match due to his lower social standing, leading to their initial separation.

* SIR WALTER ELLIOT

The father of Anne Elliot, baronet, and owner of Kellynch Hall. Sir Walter is a caricature of the impractical titled upper classes. Extraordinarily vain, Sir Walter lines his dressing room with mirrors, and agrees to be seen in public only withattractive or well-born people. Conscious of keeping up grand appearances, Sir Walter spends lavishly and brings his family into debt. A poor judge of character, he is easily fooled by those who would take advantage of him.

ELIZABETH ELLIOT

Elizabeth Elliot, the eldest daughter of Sir Walter and Anne’s older sister, is her father’s favorite. Vain and statusconscious like him, she values appearances and social prestige above all. By the end of the novel, she remains unmarried, as no suitor of sufficiently high birth meets her standards.

* MR. WILLIAM ELLIOT

Mr. William Elliot, Anne Elliot’s cousin and heir to Kellynch Hall, is a charming and smooth-talking man who appears to  be perfectly respectable. Shortly after the death of his first wife, he begins searching for a new bride. Though he manages to win back the favor of Sir Walter with his good looks and manners, Anne remains suspicious of his true intentions.

* MARY ELLIOT MUSGROVE

The youngest Elliot sister. Mary is married to Charles Musgrove and has two small boys. She is high-strung, often hysterical, and always aware of the imagined slights others have done to her. A rather inattentive mother, Mary focuses on social climbing

CHARLES MUSGROVE

Mary’s husband and heir to the great house at Uppercross. Charles is a relatively good-natured man who patiently endures his wife’s trials. He would have preferred to marry Anne Elliot.

* LOUISA MUSGROVE

Charles’s and Henrietta’s sister. Louisa is young and headstrong. She falls easily in love and admires the navy excessively

* HENRIETTA MUSGROVE

Charles’s and Louisa’s sister. Henrietta is young and fun-loving. Though she is not as decisive as Louisa, Henrietta sees the charms both of her cousin Charles Hayter and of the dashing Captain Wentworth.

* MR & MRS. MUSGROVE

The parents of Charles, Henrietta, and Louisa. The Musgroves have provided a balanced, happy home for their children at Uppercross. They are a landed family, second in rank in the parish only to the Elliots. They are practical and want only happiness for their children.

CHAELES HAYTER

cousin to the Musgroves through his mother, comes from a socially lower and more modest background due to his family’s unpolished lifestyle. Despite this, Charles, the eldest son, chose a scholarly path and a vocation in the church, giving him more refined manners. As the future heir to his family’s land, he hopes to marry his cousin Henrietta.

* CAPTAIN BENWICK

Captain Benwick is a melancholic naval officer who is mourning the death of his fiancée, Captain Harville’s sister. Shy and sensitive, he finds comfort in reading poetry. While staying with the Harvilles during his leave, he meets Anne and later turns his affections unexpectedly toward Louisa Musgrove, seeking solace from his grief in new companionship.

* LADY RUSSELL

a close friend of Anne’s late mother, is a wealthy and practical woman who advises the Elliot family. She is mindful of social class and financial matters, and Anne is her favorite among the Elliot daughters. Though well-intentioned,lady Russell occasionally misguides Anne with her advice.

ADMIRAL AND MRS. CROFT

a kind and devoted couple who rent Kellynch Hall after Sir Walter Elliot is forced to leave it. Admiral Croft is a respected naval officer, and his wife often accompanies him on his voyages. They represent one of the rare examples of a happy, long-standing marriage in Austen’s works.

* MRS. CLAY

the daughter of Mr. Shepherd, is a well-mannered widow of lower birth who becomes close to Elizabeth Elliot. Though not particularly attractive, she skillfully flatters Sir Walter, leading Anne to suspect that Mrs. Clay aims to marry above her station and secure a place in the Elliot family.

* MRS. SMITH

Mrs. Smith, a girlhood friend of Anne Elliot, now lives in Bath in reduced circumstances. Left widowed and penniless after her husband’s debts, she is also disabled by illness. Despite her hardships, she rekindles her friendship with Anne and plays a key role in revealing important truths about Mr. Elliot. Through Mrs. Smith, the novel underscores Anne’s loyalty to true friendship and her disregard for superficial social appearances.

* LADY DALRYMPLE

Lady Dalrymple and her daughter, Miss Carteret, are the Irish cousins of the Elliots. When they arrive in Bath, sir Walter eagerly renews their acquaintance—not because of any genuine affection, but because of their high social status. Despite being dull and lacking in wit, their rank makes them desirable company in his eyes.

* CAPITAL HARVILLE & MRS HARVILLE

Captain Harville and Mrs. Harville friends of Captain Wentworth, this couple resides in Lyme and kindly cares for Louisa after her fall.

* MR. SHEPHERD

Mr. Shepherd is the Elliot family’s adviser and lawyer who helps Sir Walter navigate the consequences of his extravagant spending and mounting debts. Practical and loyal, he offers sound financial counsel.he is also the father of Mrs. Clay, who becomes a companion to Elizabeth Elliot.

*  SUMMARY

Persuasion opens with a brief history of the Elliot family as recorded in Sir Walter Elliot's favorite book, The Baronetcy. We learn that the Elliots are a respected, titled, landowning family. Lady Elliot, Sir Walter's wife died fourtee n years ago and left him with three daughters: Elizabeth, Anne, and Mary. Both Elizabeth and Anne are single, but Mary, the youngest is married to a wealthy man named Charles Musgrove; they live close by. Sir Walter, who lavishly overspends, has brought the family into great debt. When Lady Russell, a trusted family advisor, suggests that the Elliots reduce their spending, Sir Walter is horrified. He is exceedingly vain and cannot bear to imagine life without his usual comforts. But with no other option, the Elliots decide they must relocate to a house in Bath where their expenses will be more manageable. They intend to rent the family estate, Kellynch Hall.

They soon find excellent tenants to rent their home; Admiral and Mrs. Croft are wealthy and well-mannered Navy people who have a model marriage. Sir Walter is relieved that the Admiral is a good-looking man. Though Sir Walter dislikes that the Navy brings "men of obscure birth into undue distinction," he is satisfied with Admiral and Mrs. Croft as tenants for his home. Anne Elliot, the middle daughter, is also excited to meet the Crofts; Mrs. Croft is the sister of the man Anne loves. Eight years ago, she was engaged to be married to Captain Frederick Wentworth, but Lady Russell persuaded her that Captain Wentworth was not of high enough consequence, and Anne called off the engagement. With the Crofts at Kellynch, Anne hopes to see Captain Wentworth again.

Sir Walter, Elizabeth, and Mrs. Clay (a widowed, somewhat lower-class friend of the family) leave for Bath. Anne goes to stay with her sister Mary at Uppercross Cottage for a period of two months. Mary complains often and Anne patiently listens to her sister's worries. At Uppercross, Anne finds the Musgrove family delightful. Mr. and Mrs. Musgrove have three grown children: Charles (Mary's husband), Henrietta, and Louisa. Anne marvels at the bustling nature of the household and the Musgroves' clear affection for their children. Soon news comes that Captain Wentworth has returned from sea and is staying with his sister at Kellynch. Captain Wentworth makes friends with Mr. Musgrove, and he becomes a daily visitor at Uppercross. Anne is at first anxious to see him again after such a long time, but his actions toward her are merely detached and polite. He seems more smitten with Henrietta and Louisa Musgrove. Anne resigns herself to the idea that she has lost Captain Wentworth's love forever.

Captain Wentworth proposes that they all take a trip to Lyme to go visit his friends the Harvilles. While they are there, a good-looking gentleman takes notice of Anne; they later discover that this man is Mr. Elliot, Anne's cousin and Sir Walter' s heir to Kellynch. The group decides to go for a morning walk on the beach. Louisa Musgrove has a bad fall and is knocked unconscious. Anne keeps a level head and does all she can to care for Louisa. The doctor determines that Louisa will recover, but she will have to remain in Lyme for several months. Captain Wentworth blames himself for Louisa's fall and tries to help the Musgrove family. Anne returns to Uppercross to help Mr. and Mrs. Musgrove care for their younger children. After a few weeks, she leaves to stay with Lady Russell.

After Christmas, Lady Russell and Anne decide that they must rejoin the rest of the Elliot family in Bath, much to Anne's dismay. Sir Walter and Elizabeth care little about her, but they are glad to have her come to Bath. In Bath, she is formally introduced to her cousin Mr. Elliot, who has made peace with his once estranged uncle, Sir Walter. Though she questions Mr. Elliot's motives for his sudden apology, she accepts him as a pleasing gentleman. Mr. Elliot is extraordinarily appreciative of Anne, and i t is soon apparent that he seeks to make her his wife. While in Bath, Anne becomes reacquainted with an old school friend, Mrs. Smith, who has recently been widowed and fallen into hard times. From Mrs. Smith, Anne learns about Mr. Elliot's hidden past; she finds out that he has mistreated Mrs. Smith and that he plans to marry Anne to ensure that he becomes the sole heir of the Kellynch baronetcy. Mr. Elliot fears that Sir Walter will marry Mrs. Clay, have a son, and thereby deprive him of his title. He plots to ensure that he will remain Sir Walter's heir. Anne is appalled to hear this news.

The Crofts arrive in Bath with news of two engagements; Henrietta will marry her cousin Charles Hayter, and Louisa will marry Captain Benwick, a man she met at Lyme while she was convalescing. Anne is overjoyed that Captain Wentworth is not promised to Louisa and is free once again. Captain Wentworth soon arrives in Bath. He is now a much richer man than he was eight years ago, and Sir Walter reluctantly admits him into their social circle. Wentworth grows jealous because he believes Anne is attached to her cousin Mr. Elliot. Yet he writes Anne a love letter in which he describes his true, constant, and undying love for her. Anne is thrilled and they become engaged. Mr. Elliot is shocked that his plan to marry Anne has been foiled. He and Mrs. Clay leave Bath. It is rumored that they are together. There is no longer any danger that Sir Walter will marry beneath his station. Sir Walter and Lady Russell give their approval for the marriage between Anne and Captain Wentworth .

THEME

• Love and Loss:

The central plot revolves around Anne Elliot’s past heartbreak after being persuaded to break off her engagement with Captain Wentworth due to social pressures. The novel explores the lingering feelings of love and regret she experiences, and the possibility of rekindling that love after years apart

• Social Class and Status:

Austen critiques the rigid social hierarchy of the time, highlighting how social standing and wealth heavily influenced marriage prospects and social interactions. The novel contrasts Anne’s family’s vanity and focus on status with Wentworth’s success and earned respect in the Navy

Consequences of persuasion:

the novel examines the impact of being persuaded to make choices against one’s own desires. Anne’s initial decision to reject Wentworth is a direct result of persuasion, and the novel explores the lasting effects of that choice.

• second Chances:

“Persuasion” offers a message of hope and redemption, suggesting that individuals can overcome past mistakes and find happiness, even after significant challenges and societal barriers.

• Family Dynamics:

The novel portrays various family relationships, including the strained relationship between Anne and her father, her complicated relationship with her sisters, and the positive influence of friends like Mrs. Smith. It highlights how family expectations and dynamics can impact personal choices. 

 Gender Roles:

Austen subtly critiques the limited roles available to women in society, particularly in the realm of marriage and social mobility. Anne’s journey highlights the challenges women faced in navigating societal expectations and pursuing their own happiness.

• The Sea and Navy:

The sea and the Navy are recurring symbols, representing both adventure and social mobility. Wentworth’s naval career allows him to rise in social standing, while the sea itself provides a setting for romantic encounters and personal reflection. 

                  Class assignment

Answer the following questions.

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY 

1.What is Jane Austen best known for?

A: She is known for her novels that critique the English landed gentry of the late 18th century.

2.Who is John Dashwood?

A: He is Henry Dashwood’s son from a previous marriage, known for being selfish and unkind.

3.Who is Henry Dashwood in Sense and Sensibility?

A: He is the father of Elinor, Marianne, and Margaret, and dies early in the novel.

4.Who is Mrs. Dashwood, and how does she relate to her daughters?

A: Mrs. Dashwood is the mother of Elinor, Marianne, and Margaret. She is romantic in nature and very close to her daughters, hoping to see them married well, though she lacks Elinor’s sense of retraining.

5. How is Elinor Dashwood portrayed in the novel?

A: Elinor, the eldest Dashwood daughter at 19, is sensible, composed, and discreet. She often conceals her own pain to protect her family and serves as a foil to her emotional sister marrianne.

6.What are the main traits of Marianne Dashwood?

A: Marianne is 17, emotional, impetuous, and openly romantic. She expresses her feelings without reserve and often disdains societal expectations, unlike her more reserved sister Elinor.

7. Who is Margaret Dashwood and how is she characterized?

A: Margaret is the youngest Dashwood girl at thirteen. She tries to imitate Marianne’s romantic ideals but is less extreme; she’s caught in the awkward stage between childhood and adulthood.

8.What is Edward Ferrars like, and what is his connection to Elinor?

A: Edward Ferrars is Fanny Dashwood’s brother. Shy and kind, he shares a mutual affection with Elinor, but he is reserved and hard to read, often giving her mixed signals about his feelings.

9.How is Lady Middleton different from her husband, Sir John?

A: Lady Middleton is elegant, vain, and emotionally distant. Unlike her husband, she dislikes company and finds little interest in others, despite taking great pride in her ill-mannered children.

10.Who is Mrs. Jennings and what is her personality like?

A: Mrs. Jennings is Lady Middleton’s jolly but vulgar mother. She constantly jokes about suitors for Elinor and Marianne and shares her love of company and humor with her son-in-law, Sir John.

11. What is Colonel Brandon’s role in the story?

A: Colonel Brandon is a 35-year-old, kind-hearted former officer with a serious demeanor. Though Elinor respects him, Marianne initially finds him too dull and unromantic for her tastes.

12. How is Mr. Palmer described in the novel?

A: Mr. Palmer is a bitter, sarcastic man who insults others, especially his wife. His unpleasant demeanor alienates those around him, despite his wife's constant apologies for his behavior.

13. Why does Willoughby marry Miss Grey?

A: Willoughby marries Miss Grey for her wealth, not love, choosing financial security over his feelings for Marianne.

14. Who is Dr. Harris and what does he do?

A: Dr. Harris is the physician who treats Marianne during her serious illness at Cleveland,ultimately helping her recover.

15. Where did Henry Dashwood live, and who owned the property?

A: Henry Dashwood lived at Norland Park in Sussex, England, which was owned by his wealthy uncle before being inherited by his son, John.

16. What happened to Henry Dashwood’s daughters after his death?

A: They were left with little fortune since Norland was inherited by John's family. Henry asked john to care for them, but John, influenced by his wife Fanny, chose not to provide financial support.

17.How did John Dashwood initially plan to help his half-sisters?

A: John planned to give each sister £3,000, but Fanny convinced him to keep the money for their own son instead.

18.How does Marianne first meet Willoughby?

A: Marianne meets Willoughby when she falls during a walk and he gallantly carries her home in the rain, making a strong first impression.

19.Why do the Dashwoods move to Barton Park?

A: Mrs. Dashwood accepts an offer from her relative, Sir John Middleton, to live in a cottage on his estate after being left with little money following Mr. Dashwood’s death.

20.How does Marianne meet Willoughby?

A: Marianne falls while walking in the rain, and Willoughby, a passing gentleman, rescues her and carries her home, making a dramatic and romantic first impression.

21.Why does Margaret think Marianne and Willoughby are engaged? 

Margaret sees Marianne give Willoughby a lock of her hair, a very personal gesture, and assumes it means they are secretly engaged.

22.How does Marianne react to Willoughby’s departure?

A: Marianne is heartbroken and falls into a deep sadness, unable to hide her feelings of loss and disappointment.

23.What does Elinor learn about Willoughby’s relationship with Marianne?

A: Elinor finds out that Willoughby and Marianne were never formally engaged—he had only implied romantic intentions without any real commitment.

24. How does Mrs. Jennings try to cheer Marianne up after her heartbreak?

A: Mrs. Jennings predicts that Marianne will now end up marrying Colonel Brandon, trying to comfort her after Willoughby’s betrayal.

25.What happens during the Dashwood sisters' outing to the jeweler?

A: They run into a rude gentleman ordering a custom toothpick case—later revealed to be Robert Ferrars—and also unexpectedly meet their brother John.

UNIT : 3 & 4

THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA

1.Who was Ernest Hemingway?

Answer: Ernest Hemingway was an American novelist, short-story writer, and journalist known for his economical and understated writing style.

2.When and where was Ernest Hemingway born?

Answer: He was born on July 21, 1899, in Oak Park, Illinois, U.S.

3.What notable awards did Hemingway receive?

Answer: He received the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1953 and the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954.

4.Who is Santiago in The Old Man and the Sea?

Answer: Santiago is the old Cuban fisherman who is the main character of the novella. He has gone eighty-four days without catching a fish but remains hopeful and determined.

5.How is the marlin symbolic in the novella?

Answer: The marlin symbolizes Santiago’s ultimate challenge and also reflects his dignity and connection to nature. Though he loses the fish, it represents his greatest triumph.

6.Who is Manolin in The Old Man and the Sea?

Answer: Manolin is a young boy, Santiago’s apprentice and loyal companion, who first went fishing with him at the age of five. Although forced by his parents to fish with another boat due to Santiago’s bad luck, Manolin still deeply cares for him and supports him emotionally and practically.

7. Why does Manolin stop fishing with Santiago?

Answer: Manolin’s parents force him to join a more successful fishing boat because they believe Santiago is unlucky after not catching a fish for 84 days.

8.Who is Joe DiMaggio, and what is his significance in the novel?

Answer: Joe DiMaggio is a real-life baseball player admired by Santiago. Although he never appears in the story, Santiago often thinks of him as a symbol of strength and perseverance, especially because DiMaggio played through pain (a bone spur) and still succeeded.

9.Who is Martin in The Old Man and the Sea?

Answer: Martin is a café owner in Santiago’s village who, though never appearing in the story, often gives Santiago food through Manolin. Santiago acknowledges Martin’s generosity and believes he deserves to be repaid.

10.Where does Santiago live and work as a fisherman?

Answer: Santiago lives on the coast of Cuba near Havana.

11. How many days has Santiago gone without catching a fish?

Answer: Santiago has gone 84 days without catching a fish.

12.What kind of stories does Santiago tell Manolin?

Answer: Santiago tells stories about baseball legends and his younger days fishing off the coast of Africa.

UNIT : 1 & 2 SENSE AND SENSIBILITY

MCQ

1. When was Jane Austen born?

A) 16 July 1775

B) 16 December 1775

C) 18 July 1817

D) 18 December 1775

Answer: B) 16 December 1775

2. Which of the following is not one of Jane Austen’s six major novels?

A) Sense and Sensibility

B) Pride and Prejudice

C) Wuthering Heights

D) Persuasion

Answer: C) Wuthering Heights

3. What was the working title of Sense and Sensibility?

A) Elinor and Marianne

B) Love and Loss

C) The Dashwood Sisters

D) Reason and Emotion

Answer: A) Elinor and Marianne

4. Who inherits Mr. Dashwood’s estate after his death in Sense and Sensibility?

A) Elinor Dashwood

B) Marianne Dashwood

C) John Dashwood

D) Edward Ferrars

Answer: C) John Dashwood

5. Which character is described as “even more selfish and mean-spirited” than her husband?

A) Elinor Dashwood

B) Mrs. Dashwood

C) Fanny Dashwood

D) Margaret Dashwood

Answer: C) Fanny Dashwood

6. Which Dashwood sister is known for her strong sense, discretion, and emotional restraint?

A) Marianne

B) Elinor

C)Margaret

D)Mrs. Dashwood

Answer: B) Elinor

7. What best describes Marianne Dashwood’s personality?

A) Cold and practical

B) Quiet and shy

C) Youthful and romantic

D) Vain and selfish

Answer: C) Youthful and romantic

8. Who is the mother of the Dashwood sisters and has a romantic temperament?

A) Lady Middleton

B) Mrs. Dashwood

C) Fanny Dashwood

D) Elinor Dashwood

Answer: B) Mrs. Dashwood

9. Which character is thirteen and tries to imitate her older sister’s romantic ideals?

A) Marianne Dashwood

B) Margaret Dashwood

C) Elinor Dashwood

D) Lucy Steele

Answer: B) Margaret Dashwood

10. What is Edward Ferrars' relationship to Fanny Dashwood?

A) Cousin

B) Husband

C) Brother

D) Uncle

Answer: C) Brother

11. Who is described as kind and sociable, almost to the point of being intrusive?

A) Edward Ferrars

B) Colonel Brandon

C) Sir John Middleton

D) Mr. Palmer

Answer: C) Sir John Middleton

12. What is a key trait of Lady Middleton ?

 A) Warm and generous

B) Sensible and kind

C) Vain and proper   

D) Quiet and nervous

Answer: C) Vain and proper

13. Who is described as jolly but vulgar, and enjoys matchmaking jokes about Elinor and marianne?

A) Lady Middleton

B) Mrs. Jennings

C) Mrs. Dashwood

D) Miss Steele

Answer: B) Mrs. Jennings

14. Which character is considered too serious and unromantic by Marianne, but is respected byElinor?

A) John Willoughby

B) Edward Ferrars

C) Colonel Brandon

D) Mr. Palmer

Answer: C) Colonel Brandon

15. Who is John Willoughby financially dependent on?

A) Colonel Brandon

B) Mrs. Jennings

C) Miss Williams

D) Mrs. Smith

Answer: D) Mrs. Smith

16. What is Mr. Palmer known for?

A) Quiet kindness

B) Romantic ideals

C) Sarcastic bitterness

D) Social charm

Answer: C) Sarcastic bitterness

17. Which character is Edward Ferrars' vain and conceited brother?

A) Robert Ferrars

B) Sir John Middleton

C) John Dashwood

D) Mr. Palmer

Answer: A) Robert Ferrars

18. Who does John Willoughby marry, not for love, but for her wealth?

A) Miss Morton                      

B) Lucy Steele

C) Miss Grey

D) Elinor Dashwood

Answer: C) Miss Grey

19. What role does Dr. Harris play in the novel?

A) He attends Lady Middleton

B) He treats Colonel Brandon

C) He helps during Marianne’s illness

D) He proposes to Miss Steele

Answer: C) He helps during Marianne’s illness

20. Who ends up marrying Lucy Steele in the end?

A) Edward Ferrars

B) Colonel Brandon

C) Robert Ferrars

D) Willoughby

Answer: C) Robert Ferrars

21. Where did Henry Dashwood live before his death?

A) Barton Park

B) Norland Park

C) Cleveland

D) London

Answer: B) Norland Park

22. Who inherited Norland Park after Henry Dashwood’s uncle died?

A) Henry Dashwood

B) Elinor Dashwood

C) John Dashwood

D) Edward Ferrars

Answer: C) John Dashwood

23. How many daughters did Henry Dashwood have with his current wife?

A) One

B) Two

C) Three

D) Four

Answer: C) Three

24. What amount did John Dashwood initially plan to give to his half-sisters?

A) 500 pounds each

B) 1000 pounds each

C) 3000 pounds each

D) 10,000 pounds total

Answer: C) 3000 pounds each

25. Who persuades John Dashwood not to give the money to his half-sisters?

A) Mrs. Ferrars

B) Mrs. Dashwood

C) Elinor Dashwood

D) Fanny Dashwood

Answer: D) Fanny Dashwood

26. Who becomes close to Elinor Dashwood while she is at Norland?

A) Colonel Brandon

B) John Willoughby

C) Edward Ferrars

D) Robert Ferrars

Answer: C) Edward Ferrars

27. What happens to Marianne during the walk in the country?

A) She gets lost

B) She falls and is carried home by a gentleman

C) She is caught in a storm alone

D) She argues with Elinor

Answer: B) She falls and is carried home by a gentleman

28. What is the name of the man who helps Marianne after she falls?

A) Edward Ferrars

B) Colonel Brandon

C) John Willoughby

D) Robert Ferrars

Answer: C) John Willoughby

29. What do Marianne and Willoughby share a strong mutual interest in?

A) Politics and history

B) Fashion and dancing

C) Art, music, and literature

D) Gardening and nature

Answer: C) Art, music, and literature

30. What clue does Margaret give about Elinor’s romantic interest?

A) That his name is Edward

B) That his name starts with “F”

C) That he is rich

D) That he lives in London

Answer: B) That his name starts with “F”

31. What emotional state is Marianne in after Willoughby announces his departure to London?

A) Indifferent

B) Greatly upset and tearful

C) Excited

D) Angry at Elinor

Answer: B) Greatly upset and tearful

32.Who reveals to Elinor that she is secretly engaged to Edward Ferrars?

A) Anne Steele

B) Fanny Dashwood

C) Lucy Steele

D) Lady Middleton

Answer: C) Lucy Steele

33. How long has Lucy Steele supposedly been secretly engaged to Edward Ferrars?

A) One year

B) Two years

C) Four years

D) Six months

Answer: C) Four years

34. What item does Lucy mention she gave to Edward, which he keeps in a ring?

A) A bracelet

B) A poem

C) A letter

D) A lock of hair

Answer: D) A lock of hair

35. What is Elinor’s advice to Marianne after receiving Willoughby’s letter?

A) To write Willoughby a reply

B) To confront Willoughby in person

C) To restrain her emotions

D) To forget Edward

Answer: C) To restrain her emotions

36. What is the obnoxious gentleman in the jewelry shop doing?

A) Buying a necklace

B) Ordering a toothpick case

C) Complaining about prices

D) Selling a ring

Answer: B) Ordering a toothpick case

37. What does the title Sense and Sensibility primarily refer to?

A) Two types of fashion

B) Two different social classes

C) A contrast between logic and emotion

D) Different regions of England

Answer: C) A contrast between logic and emotion

38. Which character represents "sense" in the novel?

A) Marianne Dashwood

B) Lucy Steele

C) Elinor Dashwood

D) Fanny Dashwood

Answer: C) Elinor Dashwood

39. Marianne Dashwood symbolizes which of the following?

A) Sense

B) Sensibility

C) Prudence

D) Indifference

Answer: B) Sensibility

40. What do locks of hair symbolize in the novel?

A) Wealth and social status

B) Fashion and beauty

C) Affection and intimacy

D) Mourning and loss

Answer: C) Affection and intimacy

                             Essay 

Themes:

Pride and determination

Here is the theme of pride and determination. In these themes Santiago's pride becomes his tragic flaw and after the shark destroys the marlin then he apologizes to his brother. however pride motivates his to overcome the 84 days of misfortune. The theme of pride and determination are the source of greatness.

Perseverance

The theme of perseverance in the old man and sea since 1952 bringing man and fish together. The old man's battle of strength, but battle of wills. Endurance becomes a way we connect the old age with incredible endurance.

Suffering

In The Old Man and the Sea this theme is mentioned a lots. Because when he catching a big fish that time he suffered a lot and other people tells him unlucky by their arguments he suffering from that. He suffered also from physical pain.But for Santiago suffering is necessary because step in his battle with the fish. When he battles with fish in the sea at that time he stuggles a lot but he fails in his battle that time he suffered a lot. In this the old man is feels pain in the end. We can say him that he is a good fisherman.

Strength and the skill

The theme of Strength and skill are interesting themes in the old man and the sea. Because in this novel physical strength is as important as skill and experience. The old man may not be as strong as in his youth, he is old here, but he makes up for it and we see that he has knowledge of sea and his fishing Prowess. Skill and strength are required for fishing. In the old has these both themes and he also proved it in the novel.

Memory and the past

This theme is a dominant theme in this novel because we know that memory is overlaid with correct action. In the past something happened badly it is used to comment on the present. Here we talked about the memory of Santiago. His memory of the lions is a constant motif. This is significant point that they are from his past.

Defeat

In end this theme is mentioned. In the novel this is persistent question by the end the story. We can say that old man is defeated with his situation. In the end this question is raised in our mind that was the Old man defeated? The old man identifies something is broken in his chest. But defeat implies the breaking of one's spirit. It is spiritual act.

Isolation

The theme of isolation is more we can see in life of Santiago. He lives alone and he feels loneliness very much. He lives isolated from most people. In the novel we see during his time on the sea. The isolation theme defines that that he was in his life. It is emphasizes theunique nature of his character. In the novel old man suffers from loneliness. But it is necessary to his battle with the fish on the Sea. Man and the natural world in this novel old man is unique and better in his relationship to and understanding for the natural world. He sees birds as friends and the shark as personal enemies. Santiago examines the relationship between turtles and jellyfish between his fish and birds. We see in the lions function, in this discusses about the national order of things.

Hunger

The theme of hunger is the hunger of fish. In the novel the old man is described as almost super human in eating pattern. His eating is very little and not at all. He does not refer to hunger as pain but he talks about hunger of fish not his own.

Symbols

The Marlin

Magnificent and glorious, the marlin symbolizes the ideal opponent. In a world in which "everything kills everything else in some way,” Santiago feels genuinely lucky to find himself matched against a creature that brings out the best in him: his strength, courage, love, and respect.

Joe DiMaggio

For Santiago, Joe DiMaggio serves as the ultimate inspiration. The iconic baseball legend symbolizes persistence and resilience, and his suffering parallels Santiago’s. Through each hardship, Santiago thinks about DiMaggio returning to baseball despite his painful bone spurs, and the knowledge that DiMaggio was able to endure enables Santiago to do so, too. He holds his idol in such high esteem that he wonders how DiMaggio, whose father was a fisherman, would fare against the marlin. Santiago posits that he too must have grown up poor, and feels DiMaggio would understand him. Seeing something of himself in DiMaggio,santiago uses the man as an ongoing litmus test by which to judge his own efforts, motivating himself to continually strive, and to stay disciplined. This hero worship can be thought to be empowering rather than pitiable, as it allows Santiago to hold himself up to the highest standards possible.

The Shovel-Nosed Sharks

The shovel-nosed sharks are little more than moving appetites that thoughtlessly and gracelessly attack the marlin. As opponents of the old man, they stand in bold contrast to the marlin, which is worthy of Santiago’s effort and strength. They symbolize and embody the destructive laws of the universe and attest to the fact that those laws can be transcended only when equals fight to the death. Because they are base predators, Santiago wins no glory for gatting them .