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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 31-40 dated January 14th, 1801 to January 21st, 1805.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Cassandra need not worry about Penlingtons?
(a) Mr. Austen plans to settle business there.
(b) Mrs. Austen has already settled business there.
(c) Edward has already settled business there.
(d) Jane plans to settle business there.

2. Jane was alone with Mr. Holder at Ashe Park for ten minutes, which was very _______________.
(a) Fun and exciting.
(b) Uncomfortable and awkward.
(c) Strange but enjoyable.
(d) Relaxing and peaceful.

3. What happened to both Mrs. Coulthard and Anne?
(a) They both wrote books.
(b) They both moved to America.
(c) They both died in childbirth.
(d) They both came for a visit.

4. Jane praises her sister's ______________ writing in her last correspondence.
(a) Abstract.
(b) Dramatic.
(c) Comic.
(d) Beautiful.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jane is flattered by her sister's commendation of her writing since Jane "writes only for _______________".

2. Jane is tired of writing and does not intend to write for how long?

3. Jane hears that Tom is to marry a girl from where?

4. On Monday, a parcel from London arrives. Jane is grateful to Cassandra for the long letter and many gifts, and Mr. Austen is pleased with what?

5. Jane and Mrs. Austen are currently in a house in Seymour Street, but Jane went with her uncle to look at two pleasing houses where?

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