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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jane is thrilled with the praise that she hears about what novel from Lady Robert and Mr. Hastings?
(a) Northanger Abbey.
(b) Emma.
(c) Pride and Prejudice.
(d) Persuasion.

2. Jane writes James Stanier Clarke advising that a copy of "Emma" is to be sent to whom, care of James Stanier Clarke?
(a) John Murray.
(b) His mother.
(c) The king.
(d) The prince regent.

3. Jane praises Anna's manuscript, comparing it to Burney's ____________.
(a) Camilla.
(b) Cecilia.
(c) The Wanderer.
(d) Evelina.

4. Jane writes to Caroline Austen, praising what?
(a) Her comic writing.
(b) Her exciting plots.
(c) Her speed in producing stories.
(d) The details in her stories.

5. Jane answers Anna's specific questions regarding the accuracy and title of the manuscript, and she suggests that Anna omit the postscript because of what reason?
(a) It does not make sense.
(b) It is ridiculous.
(c) It appears to imitate "Pride and Prejudice."
(d) It appears to imitate "Sense and Sensibility."

6. Jane congratulates her niece on becoming what?
(a) A godmother.
(b) A mother.
(c) An aunt.
(d) A sister.

7. Jane rejoices that her cold allowed her to do what?
(a) Write without interruption.
(b) Relax.
(c) Avoid many visits that she did not plan to enjoy.
(d) Sleep.

8. Jane quips that she will comfort who?
(a) No one in his family.
(b) Him but not his children.
(c) His wife.
(d) His children but not him.

9. Jane demands that the father in her most recent story be what?
(a) Removed.
(b) Given more dialogue.
(c) Punished.
(d) Praised.

10. Jane yearns to see whose exhibition as well?
(a) Sir Joshua Reynold's.
(b) Sir James Rowland's.
(c) Sir John Raymer.
(d) Sir Jacob Riley.

11. Henry is promoted and does not feel the loss of who so badly because he is used to being away from her?
(a) Emily.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Eliza.
(d) Eleanor.

12. She is uncertain as to whether there will be a second edition of what novel?
(a) Emma.
(b) Pride and Prejudice.
(c) Mansfield Park.
(d) Persuasion.

13. Jane writes to Fanny Knight praising her what?
(a) Writing.
(b) Reading.
(c) Singing.
(d) Dancing.

14. Why does Jane lament Fanny's pending marriage?
(a) Because Fanny does not love her fiance.
(b) Because the single life suits Fanny.
(c) Because Fanny will no longer write to her.
(d) Because she does not care for Fanny's fiance.

15. 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?
(a) England.
(b) France.
(c) Germany.
(d) America.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the words in one of Jane's letters written backwards?

2. She is determined to raise money for what which is to be printed at her expense?

3. Jane believes that Henry will marry who soon?

4. Where do they plan to do this?

5. Who is the most comfortable and successful member of the Austen family?

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