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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. Why does Anne give notice to discontinue her employment for the Austens?

2. Jane praises her sister's ______________ writing in her last correspondence.

3. Mrs. Austen plans to move where?

4. On Monday, a parcel from London arrives. Jane is grateful to Cassandra for the long letter and many gifts, and Mr. Austen is pleased with what?

5. Jane has subscribed to whose library of novels and other literature?

Short Essay Questions

1. What news does Jane have of Tom?

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

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

4. What are Mrs. Austen and Jane's plans regarding their living situation?

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

6. What gossip does Jane tell Cassandra?

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

8. What is a play that Jane sees in this section?

9. Why do Edward and Frank leave, according to Jane? What does she wish for Cassandra?

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

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

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's letters often have similar themes.

Part 1) What are three of these themes that are found in most of her letters. How are they themes?

Part 2) How can you relate to these themes? How might these themes also be found in her books?

Part 3) Are these themes important today? Why or why not?

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