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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 159-161 and CEAs 1-3 dated May 22nd, 1817 to July 29th, 1817.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Jane not impressed with "The Farmer's Wife?"
(a) Because of all of the acting.
(b) Because of Miss S.'s singing and acting.
(c) Because of Miss S.'s dancing.
(d) Because of Miss S.'s monologue.

2. She reads William Cowper's __________________ and Boswell's "Life of Johnson".
(a) Olney Hymns.
(b) Sacred Harp.
(c) Epitaph on a Hare.
(d) Yardley-Oak.

3. Jane tells Cassandra that Henry is home and ___________ than she thought.
(a) Happier.
(b) Healthier.
(c) Moodier.
(d) Sicker.

4. Jane writes to Anna Lefroy nee Austen that Mrs. Creed's opinion is now less important to her because of what reason?
(a) Her disapprobation of "Mansfield Park."
(b) Her behavior at the last ball.
(c) Her marriage to Mr. Creed.
(d) Her comment about "Pride and Prejudice."

5. Jane laments losing what of her mother's?
(a) Gloves.
(b) Stockings.
(c) Handkerchief.
(d) Pearls.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jane congratulates her niece on becoming what?

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

3. Henry takes Jane to see _______________, and Jane is pleased at a small portrait of "Mrs. Bingley", like "Portrait of a Lady" by J. F. M. Huet-Villiers.

4. Jane writes to Anna saying that her eyes are weak and it is well that they did not weaken sooner or she could not have assisted in making what?

5. Jane rejoices that her cold allowed her to do what?

(see the answer key)

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