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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 does not want Henry to take her to town but admits that she cannot say "no" if he offers. Why?

2. Jane writes to Caroline Austen, praising what?

3. Frank's visit is delayed by what?

4. Mrs. Austen is not well but would be glad to see Caroline, especially next Saturday, which is what?

5. Jane writes James-Edward Austen to congratulate him on what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Jane have to say about David Garrick's play?

3. What does Jane say about Mr. Haden's paraphrasing of "Merchant of Venice?"

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

5. What does Jane say about her journey?

6. What does Jane say about the Cookes?

7. What does Jane say about Charles? Why might she say this?

8. What does Jane write to Fanny Knight regarding Fanny's love interest?

9. What correspondence takes place between Jane and James Stanier Clarke?

10. What book does Jane plan to read? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Jane's letters resemble her books.

Part 1) Describe Jane's letters. How might her books resemble her letters? Use the text to support your response.

Part 2) How might reading her letters affect the reader of her books? Why? How might reading her letters be beneficial?

Part 3) If you were to write a book, about what would it be? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Jane sends copies of her book to various individuals.

Part 1) To whom does she send copies of her books? Why does she do this? How does she benefit from this?

Part 2) What are the opinions of Jane's books? Why do you believe people feel this way about her books?

Part 3) To whom would you send a book you had written? Why?

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