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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 141-150 dated June 25th, 1816 to January 24th, 1817.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Jane retract this statement?
(a) She receives a letter from Cassandra asking for a book.
(b) She receives a compliment from her mother regarding her last book.
(c) She receives a letter from Frank, warning of long intervals in his writing.
(d) She receives a commissioned biography for the prince regent.

2. Jane is pleased by Ly Gordon's manners, but thinks Ly Elizabeth and Miss Hatton have _________ to say.
(a) Too little.
(b) Too much.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Extraordinary things.

3. Jane quotes Hester Piozzi in "Letters to and from the late Samuel Johnson" in praise of Mr. Deedes' __________.
(a) Acting abilities.
(b) Writing abilities.
(c) Singing abilities.
(d) Speaking abilities.

4. Sophie is happy with what that Lizzy sends her?
(a) The bird.
(b) The horse.
(c) The dog.
(d) The cat.

5. Jane is thrilled with the praise that she hears about what novel from Lady Robert and Mr. Hastings?
(a) Northanger Abbey.
(b) Emma.
(c) Pride and Prejudice.
(d) Persuasion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jane Austen writes to her sister, Cassandra, and recounts what?

2. Mrs. Knight promotes a match between Jane and Mr. Papillon, and Jane jokes that she will marry him despite his or her own reluctance because of what reason?

3. Jane answers Anna's specific questions regarding the accuracy and title of the manuscript, and she suggests that Anna omit the postscript because of what reason?

4. Jane is happy when "Sense and Sensibility" is advertised and happy with Miss Sharpe's flattery that "Pride and Prejudice" is read where?

5. Why are the words in one of Jane's letters written backwards?

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