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3. It’s spring of senior year, and you just got a nice big pile of college acceptances. You got into your dream school with a full scholarship, but your boyfriend unfortunately did not. Now what?

a. College is college, right? We can just go to the state school we both got into.

b. Um, there’s no way I’m passing up my dream acceptance and all that money for my boyfriend. We can visit on holidays.

c. I’ll talk to my boyfriend about applying to that rolling admissions state school that’s near my dream college. Either way, things will work out the way they’re supposed to. . . .

4. Your boyfriend wants to whisk you away for a romantic weekend vacation, but you’ve already promised your parents and your little sister that you’d go with them on the family beach vacation. What do you do?

a. Ditch the ’rents. A family vacation would have been boring anyway.

b. If the weekend getaway is in Paris or Tahiti, you’ll go with your boyfriend—can’t miss out on an opportunity like that! But otherwise, you’d feel guilty going back on family plans.

c. Tell him sorry, family comes first. Another time.

5. The guy you’ve been dating is away on a school trip and won’t be back for a couple of days. Because you miss him, you . . .

a. listen to the songs that remind you of him . . . and then listen to some happy songs since all this moping is making you depressed.

b. spend extra time hanging out with your friends and just generally keeping busy.

c. head over to his house to hang out with his family. Being around them really reminds you of him.

6. You go out for a nice dinner to celebrate your one-year anniversary with your boyfriend, and he presents you with a telltale little teal box with a white ribbon. When you open it to discover a huge ring inside, you . . .

a. freak out. That is so not appropriate at this age. And where did he get the money for this?

b. secretly love it, but make a few wisecracks about getting married young just so he knows that you won’t be ready for anything like that anytime soon.

c. shriek and then kiss him, wishing desperately the box had been accompanied by a certain significant question.

Key:

1. a=3, b=1, c=2

2. a=1, b=2, c=3

3. a=3, b=1, c=2

4. a=3, b=2, c=1

5. a=2, b=1, c=3

6. a=1, b=2, c=3

If you got . . .

6–9 points:

You’re a sensible, cheerful person. You have definite priorities in life, and you’re wise enough not to let boys come between you and your family, your friends, and your goals. But be careful that you aren’t being too sensible. Remember that Jane almost accepts St. John’s proposal just because it seems practical, but leaves for Thornfield on impulse when she feels Mr. Rochester calling her. It turns out that being impulsive every once in a while doesn’t hurt.

10–13 points:

Sometimes you’re emotional and impulsive, but you usually see reason when making big decisions. You’re pretty balanced in your relationships, but like Jane, you won’t compromise your morals for love. Good for you! Just make sure you’re seeing straight when important decisions come your way.

14–18 points:

You’re a true romantic. You feel everything very deeply, and you don’t understand people who don’t make sacrifices for love. Jane would commend you on your loyalty and passion. But be careful; remember the truth Jane discovered about Mr. Rochester’s past when she let him rush her to the altar. Make sure you’re well-informed before making any drastic decisions!

Sense & Sensibility

by Jane Austen

Chapter 1

The family of Dashwood had long been settled in Sussex. Their estate was large, and their residence was at Norland Park, in the centre of their property, where, for many generations, they had lived in so respectable a manner as to engage the general good opinion of their surrounding acquaintance. The late owner of this estate was a single man, who lived to a very advanced age, and who for many years of his life, had a constant companion and housekeeper in his sister. But her death, which happened ten