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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 71-80 dated April 25th, 1811 to February 4th, 1813.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Anne give notice to discontinue her employment for the Austens?
(a) She will become a school mistress.
(b) She is engaged.
(c) She has found a new job.
(d) Her family is moving out of the country.

2. Jane has been pressured to stay with Mrs. Knight until September but desires to be home when?
(a) In September.
(b) In August.
(c) In May.
(d) In July.

3. Jane sees Isaac Bickerstaffe's play, "The Hypocrite", which is taken from Moliere's _____________.
(a) Le Malade imaginaire.
(b) Tartuffe.
(c) L'Avare ou L'École du mensonge.
(d) Le Misanthrope.

4. A rumor circulates that Charles is bringing who home?
(a) The 'Queen.'
(b) The 'Goddess.'
(c) The 'Cleopatra.'
(d) The 'Witch.'

5. Jane writes to Crosby, a publisher, complaining about what?
(a) She received ten pounds for the publication of her novel "Susan" six years previously, but it was never published.
(b) She had never heard from him regarding her novel, "Susan."
(c) She had never received the ten pounds he owed her for her novel, "Susan" six years previously.
(d) She received a poorly-printed copy of her novel, "Susan."

Short Answer Questions

1. Jane generously allows Mary all of her former admirers for what reason?

2. Jane has tea with the Tilsons but is unable to go see a play because of what reason?

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

4. Why is Godmersham uncomfortable?

5. Mrs. Austen plans to move where?

(see the answer key)

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