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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) Her new hat.
(b) Clothes for her brothers.
(c) Clothes for the "bride expectant."
(d) A dress for Anna.

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

4. She is convinced that Mr. Papillon will soon do what?
(a) Make his offer.
(b) Ask her to dance at a ball.
(c) Speak to her about publishing one of her books.
(d) Ask for a copy of her book.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Jane writes Charles Thomas Haden to thank him for what?

2. She accepts an invitation to visit who and wants Cassandra to join her there?

3. Fanny Knight's visit makes Jane quite happy and she notices that Fanny is affected by what?

4. Jane tells Cassandra that Henry is home and ___________ than she thought.

5. Henry gives Jane a gift of _______ pounds, and she plans to buy poplin and send half to Cassandra.

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Henry feeling at this point?

2. What are two books Jane reads at this time?

3. What does Jane do regarding Anna's manuscript?

4. What does Jane have to say about Anna's book?

5. What does Jane say about Frank, Edward, Henry, and Charles?

6. What does Jane say about Mr. Crabbe?

7. What does Fanny Knight do regarding Jane's book? What does Jane decide to tell Anna?

8. What does Jane say about the Cookes?

9. Why is Jane determined to raise money?

10. What makes Jane happy, regarding her novels?

(see the answer keys)

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