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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. Jane praises her sister's ______________ writing in her last correspondence.
(a) Dramatic.
(b) Beautiful.
(c) Comic.
(d) Abstract.

2. Jane complains about Mr. Haden's paraphrasing "Merchant of Venice" by saying that people who are _____________ are capable of all sorts of evil.
(a) Boring.
(b) Poor writers.
(c) Not musically inclined.
(d) Poor actors.

3. As what does Jane refer to Mr. Evelyn?
(a) A maniac.
(b) A yoohoo.
(c) A yahoo.
(d) A moron.

4. Jane plans to arrive at Goodnestone as Cassandra is leaving and to take her sister's place for several days. Jane's pleasant journey is offset by what?
(a) Poor weather.
(b) A cold.
(c) A late start.
(d) An agitation at her arrival at Goodnestone.

5. When does Jane retract this statement?
(a) She receives a compliment from her mother regarding her last book.
(b) She receives a letter from Cassandra asking for a book.
(c) She receives a letter from Frank, warning of long intervals in his writing.
(d) She receives a commissioned biography for the prince regent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Frank plans to go to Godmersham while Cassandra visits _______________.

2. Jane writes to Caroline Austen, praising what?

3. She states that she is done with Mr. Wildman because of what reason?

4. Jane is also displeased with the final chapter and advises her niece to stick to what she knows. What does she believe her niece knows?

5. Jane tells John Murray that she is happy with Sir Walter Scott's review of "Emma" in the Quarterly Review, but she is displeased about what?

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