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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 21-30 dated June 11th, 1799 to January 1st, 1801.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jane call on most of their neighbors?
(a) Because she is bored.
(b) Because she likes her neighbors.
(c) Because of the warm weather.
(d) Because she is feeling better.

2. Jane is pleased with Miss Fletcher for drinking her tea without ______________ and for her admiration of "Camilla".
(a) Honey.
(b) Cream.
(c) Sugar.
(d) Milk.

3. Jane Austen writes to her sister, Cassandra, and recounts what?
(a) The previous night's symphony performance.
(b) Her recent illness.
(c) The previous night's ball.
(d) Her trip to London.

4. Jane generously allows Mary all of her former admirers for what reason?
(a) She means to confine herself exclusively to Tom Lefroy.
(b) She is getting married.
(c) She does not like admirers.
(d) She knows that Mary does not have any admirers.

5. Jane complains that people are ____________ in this neighborhood.
(a) Too poor and economical.
(b) Too dull and boring.
(c) Too shy and conventional.
(d) Too rambunctious and fashion-forward.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mr. Austen inquires about Tom, she tells him that her nephew is studying for _____________ in London and sends his regrets to Mrs. Austen on her illness.

2. Why does Jane not expect letters from Cassandra until she receives them?

3. She refers to her work, "First Impressions", which would later become what novel?

4. What happened to both Mrs. Coulthard and Anne?

5. Jane is very busy making shirts for Edward, and she claims she is the ___________ worker.

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