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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. She writes to Caroline Austen, apologizing that she has not yet done what?
(a) Come for a visit.
(b) Read Caroline's manuscript.
(c) Sent her a copy of "Pride and Prejudice."
(d) Written a book about her.

2. She also states that she just found out that Mr. Crabbe was married when what happened?
(a) His wife died.
(b) His wife divorced him.
(c) His wife called.
(d) His wife arrived.

3. She is uncertain as to whether there will be a second edition of what novel?
(a) Pride and Prejudice.
(b) Mansfield Park.
(c) Emma.
(d) Persuasion.

4. Jane tells Caroline that Mary Jane passed her time at Chawton pleasantly and is surprised about what?
(a) She does not miss Cassy as much as she expected she would.
(b) Mary Jane is returning home so soon.
(c) She does not miss writing.
(d) Cassy has not arrived yet.

5. She discusses Sir Joshua Reynold's _______________ and Henry Aston Baker's collection, "Triumph of Perspective".
(a) Sculptures.
(b) Still lifes.
(c) Portraits.
(d) Female portraits.

6. Jane goes to see the play "Isabella, or the Fatal Marriage" by David Garrick but is not pleased with what?
(a) The script.
(b) The acting.
(c) The set.
(d) The lighting.

7. Jane writes to her niece, Fanny Knight, declaring that she knows that Fanny is not what?
(a) Well.
(b) In love.
(c) Happy.
(d) Getting married.

8. Jane writes Charles Thomas Haden to thank him for what?
(a) Publishing her book.
(b) Loaning her some books.
(c) Editing her book.
(d) Reading her book.

9. Henry gives Jane a gift of _______ pounds, and she plans to buy poplin and send half to Cassandra.
(a) Five.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

10. Jane is thrilled with the praise that she hears about what novel from Lady Robert and Mr. Hastings?
(a) Persuasion.
(b) Northanger Abbey.
(c) Pride and Prejudice.
(d) Emma.

11. Why does Jane lament Fanny's pending marriage?
(a) Because Fanny does not love her fiance.
(b) Because she does not care for Fanny's fiance.
(c) Because the single life suits Fanny.
(d) Because Fanny will no longer write to her.

12. Little Harriet is ill and the doctor states that she has what?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Pneumonia.
(c) A fever.
(d) Water on the brain.

13. Jane threatens to write an imitation of what in retaliation?
(a) Pride, Prejudice, and Prosperity.
(b) Self-Controul.
(c) Mismatched Marriage.
(d) Misbehavior.

14. Jane praises Anna's manuscript, comparing it to Burney's ____________.
(a) The Wanderer.
(b) Evelina.
(c) Camilla.
(d) Cecilia.

15. She encourages Caroline to practice music but reminds her to do what?
(a) Find a husband.
(b) Relax.
(c) Take care of Jane's piano forte.
(d) Not forget her writing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jane yearns to see whose exhibition as well?

2. Jane receives a pleasing visit from whom, but is disappointed when he does not arrive on schedule?

3. Who is the most comfortable and successful member of the Austen family?

4. She suspects that Charles will arrive today and he arrives when?

5. Jane writes to Fanny Knight praising her what?

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