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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. Jane does not want Henry to take her to town but admits that she cannot say "no" if he offers. Why?
(a) Because it is a thoughtful offer.
(b) Because he would be upset if she said no.
(c) Because he rarely offers her anything.
(d) Because she would not want to hurt his feelings.

2. Who is dangerously ill?
(a) Cassandra.
(b) Mrs. Leigh.
(c) Mrs. Austen.
(d) Jane.

3. Jane plans to read Robert Southey's "Life of Nelson" for what reason?
(a) He asked her to read it.
(b) Frank is mentioned in it.
(c) She has heard this book is good.
(d) She enjoyed his previous book.

4. John Murray advises Jane of what?
(a) A book signing he scheduled.
(b) The manuscript that is due.
(c) The amount she owes him.
(d) The proper place to situate a dedication in a book.

5. Jane is happy with the recent publication of what?
(a) Susan.
(b) Pride and Prejudice.
(c) Mansfield Park.
(d) Practical Piety.

Short Answer Questions

1. She discusses Sir Joshua Reynold's _______________ and Henry Aston Baker's collection, "Triumph of Perspective".

2. The house at Bath is finally cleared out and is quite _________.

3. Why does Cassandra need not worry about Penlingtons?

4. Jane tells John Murray that she is happy with Sir Walter Scott's review of "Emma" in the Quarterly Review, but she is displeased about what?

5. Jane spends Tuesday in Bentinck Street with the Cookes, but she is unable to call on Miss Beckford because of what reason?

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