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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Jane is thrilled with the praise that she hears about what novel from Lady Robert and Mr. Hastings?
(a) Pride and Prejudice.
(b) Emma.
(c) Northanger Abbey.
(d) Persuasion.
2. Jane writes Charles Thomas Haden to thank him for what?
(a) Reading her book.
(b) Publishing her book.
(c) Loaning her some books.
(d) Editing her book.
3. Jane believes that Henry will marry who soon?
(a) A Duchess.
(b) His Hanwell favorite.
(c) Cleopatra.
(d) Miss Sharpe.
4. Jane writes to Caroline Austen, praising what?
(a) Her speed in producing stories.
(b) Her comic writing.
(c) Her exciting plots.
(d) The details in her stories.
5. Henry gives Jane a gift of _______ pounds, and she plans to buy poplin and send half to Cassandra.
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.
6. 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) Her new hat.
(c) Clothes for her brothers.
(d) A dress for Anna.
7. Henry is promoted and does not feel the loss of who so badly because he is used to being away from her?
(a) Emily.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Eleanor.
(d) Eliza.
8. She is convinced that Mr. Papillon will soon do what?
(a) Ask for a copy of her book.
(b) Speak to her about publishing one of her books.
(c) Make his offer.
(d) Ask her to dance at a ball.
9. James Stanier Clarke tells Jane that he was appointed what?
(a) General.
(b) Speech writer.
(c) Head publicist.
(d) Chaplain.
10. She is determined to raise money for what which is to be printed at her expense?
(a) The first printing of "Persuasion."
(b) The second printing of "Sense and Sensibility"
(c) The first printing of "Sense and Sensibility."
(d) The second printing of "Persuasion."
11. She encourages Caroline to practice music but reminds her to do what?
(a) Relax.
(b) Find a husband.
(c) Not forget her writing.
(d) Take care of Jane's piano forte.
12. Jane receives a pleasing visit from whom, but is disappointed when he does not arrive on schedule?
(a) Cassandra Austen.
(b) Edward Knight.
(c) Henry Austen.
(d) Frank Austen.
13. Frank's visit is delayed by what?
(a) Family business.
(b) The weather.
(c) Naval business.
(d) Army business.
14. Why does Jane lament Fanny's pending marriage?
(a) Because Fanny does not love her fiance.
(b) Because the single life suits Fanny.
(c) Because Fanny will no longer write to her.
(d) Because she does not care for Fanny's fiance.
15. Why are the words in one of Jane's letters written backwards?
(a) She is not feeling well.
(b) It is a code developed between Cassandra-Esten and Jane.
(c) She is trying to trick Cassandra-Esten.
(d) She is dyslexic.
Short Answer Questions
1. Jane demands that the father in her most recent story be what?
2. Jane jokes that she is "rather in love" with whom?
3. Jane writes James-Edward Austen to congratulate him on what?
4. She is uncertain as to whether there will be a second edition of what novel?
5. She also states that she just found out that Mr. Crabbe was married when what happened?
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