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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. She suspects that Charles will arrive today and he arrives when?

2. Jane makes ___________ pounds from the sale of the books and the sale of the copyright.

3. Jane quips that she will comfort who?

4. Jane, her sister and brothers intend to do what together?

5. Jane answers Anna's specific questions regarding the accuracy and title of the manuscript, and she suggests that Anna omit the postscript because of what reason?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Jane write to Caroline Austen?

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

4. Describe Jane's trip with Henry to Chawton.

5. What makes Jane happy, regarding her novels?

6. What does Jane do regarding Fanny's possible marriage?

7. What is taking place with many of Jane's family members at this time?

8. Why is Jane determined to raise money?

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

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

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 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?

Essay Topic 3

Family is important to Jane.

Part 1) Describe Jane's family. How is each member important? Who is the most important? Why?

Part 2) How is this a theme of Jane's letters? Could it be a theme of her novels as well? Why or why not?

Part 3) Is family important to you? Why or why not?

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