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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. Jane is very busy making shirts for Edward, and she claims she is the ___________ worker.
(a) Neatest.
(b) Sloppiest.
(c) Slowest.
(d) Hardest.

2. She has read Sarah Harriet Burney's "Clarentine" and finds it how?
(a) Surprising and filled with unusual events.
(b) Boring and a waste of time.
(c) Stupid and filled with unnatural conduct.
(d) Interesting and intriguing.

3. A lady interrupts Jane's writing to inquire about hiring Anne as what?
(a) A school mistress.
(b) A librarian.
(c) A maid.
(d) A governess.

4. Jane is disappointed that Cassandra is doing what?
(a) Moving away from home.
(b) Coming home so soon.
(c) Staying away from home longer.
(d) Getting married.

5. The answer to number 27 is in reference to what book?
(a) Jonathan Swift's "A Journal to Stella."
(b) Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal."
(c) Jonathan Swift's "Drapier's Letters."
(d) Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver's Travels".

Short Answer Questions

1. Jane plans to arrive at Goodnestone as Cassandra is leaving and to take her sister's place for several days. Jane's pleasant journey is offset by what?

2. Jane is grieved at whose death?

3. Mrs. Austen plans to move where?

4. She describes her plans for what book for the first time?

5. Jane praises her sister's ______________ writing in her last correspondence.

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