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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. She reads William Cowper's __________________ and Boswell's "Life of Johnson".
(a) Olney Hymns.
(b) Sacred Harp.
(c) Yardley-Oak.
(d) Epitaph on a Hare.

2. Jane tells John Murray that she is happy with Sir Walter Scott's review of "Emma" in the Quarterly Review, but she is displeased about what?
(a) That the second edition of "Mansfield Park" did not have such a favorable review.
(b) That is was so short.
(c) That the second edition of "Mansfield Park" is not mentioned.
(d) That no one else reviewed it.

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

4. Henry takes Jane to see _______________, and Jane is pleased at a small portrait of "Mrs. Bingley", like "Portrait of a Lady" by J. F. M. Huet-Villiers.
(a) The Exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery.
(b) The Exhibition at London Tower.
(c) The Exhibition at Hyde Park.
(d) The Exhibition in Spring Gardens.

5. Edward does well at Chawton with what?
(a) Carpentry.
(b) Haymaking.
(c) Her mercantile business.
(d) Blacksmithing.

6. Jane is unable to do what while Cassandra is gone?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Write.
(c) Think.
(d) Read.

7. Based on the plot in Anna's book, Jane jokes that Ben, Anna's husband, was in love with who first?
(a) Mrs. Austen.
(b) Eliza.
(c) Aunt Cassandra.
(d) Aunt Jane.

8. Jane writes to Anna saying that her eyes are weak and it is well that they did not weaken sooner or she could not have assisted in making what?
(a) Clothes for the "bride expectant."
(b) Clothes for her brothers.
(c) A dress for Anna.
(d) Her new hat.

9. James Stanier Clarke tells Jane that he was appointed what?
(a) General.
(b) Head publicist.
(c) Speech writer.
(d) Chaplain.

10. Who is the most comfortable and successful member of the Austen family?
(a) Frank.
(b) Charles.
(c) Cassandra.
(d) Jane.

11. Jane spends most of her time _________________ and anxiously awaiting Edward's arrival next Tuesday.
(a) Practicing her music.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Working or reading.
(d) Sleeping.

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

13. Jane writes to Fanny Knight praising her what?
(a) Writing.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Reading.
(d) Singing.

14. Jane yearns to see whose exhibition as well?
(a) Sir Joshua Reynold's.
(b) Sir John Raymer.
(c) Sir James Rowland's.
(d) Sir Jacob Riley.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. She hopes that Sir William will marry who?

2. She regrets that she is unlikely to visit Hendon, Anna's new home. Why can she not visit?

3. Jane rejoices that her cold allowed her to do what?

4. She also states that she just found out that Mr. Crabbe was married when what happened?

5. Jane writes to James Stanier Clarke, asking permission to do what?

(see the answer keys)

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