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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jane receives a copy of her "own darling child" from London, referring to the publication of what novel?

2. Jane is enjoying the beauty of Southampton despite what?

3. Jane hopes to see Cassandra soon, and praises James as what?

4. The Austens' journey to Kent will include Frank if he is not ____________ at the time.

5. Why does Cassandra need not worry about Penlingtons?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jane thank Cassandra in her next letter?

2. What does Jane say about her stay with Mrs. Knight?

3. How does Jane's first letter begin?

4. Describe Jane's trip to Paragon.

5. How does Jane feel about writing? What does she later do with this statement?

6. What does Jane say about the events taking place in her life?

7. What does Jane say about the small ball she attends?

8. What does Jane tell Cassandra about the ball with fifty people in attendance?

9. What news does Jane have of Tom?

10. Why does Jane offer her former admirers to Mary? How does this situation end differently than she had initially expected?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jane Austen enjoys gossip.

Part 1) Describe this gossip. Why is this gossip included in many of her letters? What is her reason for telling others this gossip?

Part 2) How is this gossip like our own? How is it different?

Part 3) When have you gossiped? Why did you gossip? How does this help you relate to Jane?

Essay Topic 2

A great deal can be learned about Jane Austen from reading these letters.

Part 1) Name four things that can be learned about Jane from reading her letters. How might she compare to other women at this time?

Part 2) How does she compare to people today? Can a reader today relate to Jane's life? Why or why not?

Part 3) What could be learned about you by reading your e-mails, instant messages, voicemails, etc.?

Essay Topic 3

Jane encounters obstacles as a writer.

Part 1) Describe Jane's works. What obstacles does she encounter? How does she handle these obstacles?

Part 2) Why do these obstacles occur? Could they have been prevented? Why or why not?

Part 3) What obstacles have you encountered in your own life? How did you deal with these obstacles?

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