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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 71-80 dated April 25th, 1811 to February 4th, 1813.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Cassandra has a pleasant journey to Godmersham, but Jane worries. Why?
(a) Jane wonders if Cassandra will ever return.
(b) She was ill before she left.
(c) Her last letter seemed unhappy.
(d) She has not received a letter since Cassandra left home.

2. Mrs. Austen and Jane want to settle in at Chawton before October when Henry will do what?
(a) Leave.
(b) Come home to shoot.
(c) Visit.
(d) Give them an allowance.

3. Jane sees Isaac Bickerstaffe's play, "The Hypocrite", which is taken from Moliere's _____________.
(a) Le Malade imaginaire.
(b) Tartuffe.
(c) L'Avare ou L'École du mensonge.
(d) Le Misanthrope.

4. Jane's quarters in Bath are _____________, and she travels to Godmersham.
(a) Pleasant.
(b) Comfortable.
(c) Not comfortable.
(d) Lonely.

5. Why does Cassandra need not worry about Penlingtons?
(a) Mr. Austen plans to settle business there.
(b) Edward has already settled business there.
(c) Jane plans to settle business there.
(d) Mrs. Austen has already settled business there.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jane is thrilled with her and Cassandra's newest what?

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

3. The household items sold well, though Jane is unhappy with the price she got for what?

4. Why has Jane been practicing her music instead of writing?

5. When Mr. Austen inquires about Tom, she tells him that her nephew is studying for _____________ in London and sends his regrets to Mrs. Austen on her illness.

(see the answer key)

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