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

2. Cassandra has a pleasant journey to Godmersham, but Jane worries. Why?

3. The Austens' household articles have been ___________ finally.

4. Why does Jane not expect letters from Cassandra until she receives them?

5. Jane is flattered by her sister's commendation of her writing since Jane "writes only for _______________".

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jane's first letter begin?

2. What is Jane's opinion regarding her brother's health? What does the apothecary say about Edward?

3. What is mentioned about one of Jane's novels?

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

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

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

7. What does Jane receive from Cassandra? How do Jane and her father feel about this?

8. What is offered to James? What will he do with some of this?

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

10. Describe Jane's trip to Paragon.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Having a place in society is important to Jane.

Part 1) How do you know this? What exactly is her place in society?

Part 2) How does she impose this opinion on others? How does this need to fit in affect Jane?

Part 3) How important is fitting in today? How does it compare to Jane's time?

Essay Topic 2

Jane attends many social gatherings.

Part 1) Describe these social gatherings. What is her opinion of the various gatherings? Why does she feel this way?

Part 2) How important are these social gatherings to Jane? Why? How have social gatherings changed over time? How are they the same?

Part 3) Describe your own social gatherings. Why do you attend them? Do you enjoy them? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Jane is a successful author.

Part 1) What novels are described in her letters? What does she say about her work? What are the opinions of others?

Part 2) How might her life and the books she reads influence her writing? How has this helped her to become a successful writer?

Part 3) What did Jane do to promote her novels? How did this affect her popularity as a writer?

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