Jane Austen's Letters Quiz Questions | Quiz: Letters 131-140 dated December 11th, 1815 to April 21st, 1816 to Letters 151-158 dated February 20th, 1817 to April 27th, 1817

Quiz: Letters 131-140 dated December 11th, 1815 to April 21st, 1816 to Letters 151-158 dated February 20th, 1817 to April 27th, 1817

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. Little Harriet is ill and the doctor states that she has what?
a) Water on the brain.
b) A fever.
c) Pneumonia.
d) Cancer.

2. Jane's reference to Methuselah in her letter to Fanny Knight proves her familiarity with what?
a) The Bible.
b) Old stories.
c) Mythology.
d) History.

3. John Murray advises Jane of what?
a) A book signing he scheduled.
b) The manuscript that is due.
c) The proper place to situate a dedication in a book.
d) The amount she owes him.

4. Jane writes James Stanier Clarke advising that a copy of...
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