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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. She attends a party at the Cookes' but there is scarcely any what there?
(a) Friendship.
(b) Wit.
(c) Talent.
(d) Money.

2. Jane congratulates Frank on what?
(a) The birth of his daughter.
(b) His marriage.
(c) The birth of his son.
(d) His new career.

3. Jane informs her sister that Edward and Frank have left to do what?
(a) Join the military.
(b) Seek their fortunes.
(c) Go to university.
(d) Find jobs.

4. 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.
(a) The GED.
(b) His teacher certification.
(c) His medical license.
(d) The bar.

5. Jane disdains Robert Southey's "Letters from England" as horribly ______________.
(a) Anti-European.
(b) Anti-English.
(c) Anti-American.
(d) Anti-French.

6. When does Jane retract this statement?
(a) She receives a letter from Cassandra asking for a book.
(b) She receives a compliment from her mother regarding her last 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.

7. Jane hears that Tom is to marry a girl from where?
(a) Leyton.
(b) Litchfield.
(c) London.
(d) Launceston.

8. Jane dissuades Cassandra from asking who to escort her to Steventon?
(a) Sir John.
(b) Sir Matthew.
(c) Sir Thomas.
(d) Sir Robert.

9. She does not intend to accept her aunt's invitation to what?
(a) The Grand Sydney-Garden Dinner.
(b) The Grand Sydney-Garden Ball.
(c) The Grand Sydney-Garden Opera.
(d) The Grand Sydney-Garden Breakfast.

10. Jane quotes Hester Piozzi in "Letters to and from the late Samuel Johnson" in praise of Mr. Deedes' __________.
(a) Writing abilities.
(b) Speaking abilities.
(c) Singing abilities.
(d) Acting abilities.

11. 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) An agitation at her arrival at Goodnestone.
(b) Poor weather.
(c) A cold.
(d) A late start.

12. Jane complains that people are ____________ in this neighborhood.
(a) Too shy and conventional.
(b) Too dull and boring.
(c) Too rambunctious and fashion-forward.
(d) Too poor and economical.

13. Mrs. Austen finds her deceased husband's _________________ and wants Frank to accept them.
(a) Suspenders, comb, and toothbrush.
(b) Glasses, handkerchief, and shoe horn.
(c) Letters, bills, and gloves.
(d) Compass, sun-dial and scissors.

14. Jane's aunt and uncle offer James an allowance of ___________ pounds a year, and James plans to keep two more horses.
(a) One hundred.
(b) Three hundred.
(c) Four hundred.
(d) Two hundred.

15. Jane is thrilled with her and Cassandra's newest what?
(a) Acquaintance.
(b) Nephew.
(c) Neighbor.
(d) Pet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Harriet is truly grieved over whose death?

2. Jane is happy with the recent publication of what?

3. Jane feels certain that Frank's promotion would have solicited more appointments if he had been where at the time?

4. On Monday, a parcel from London arrives. Jane is grateful to Cassandra for the long letter and many gifts, and Mr. Austen is pleased with what?

5. Although Eliza is ill, she is still __________.

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