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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Little Harriet is ill and the doctor states that she has what?
(a) Water on the brain.
(b) A fever.
(c) Pneumonia.
(d) Cancer.

2. Jane spends most of her time _________________ and anxiously awaiting Edward's arrival next Tuesday.
(a) Practicing her music.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Working or reading.
(d) Sleeping.

3. Jane believes that Henry will marry who soon?
(a) His Hanwell favorite.
(b) Miss Sharpe.
(c) Cleopatra.
(d) A Duchess.

4. Jane does not want Henry to take her to town but admits that she cannot say "no" if he offers. Why?
(a) Because she would not want to hurt his feelings.
(b) Because he would be upset if she said no.
(c) Because he rarely offers her anything.
(d) Because it is a thoughtful offer.

5. John Murray advises Jane of what?
(a) A book signing he scheduled.
(b) The proper place to situate a dedication in a book.
(c) The amount she owes him.
(d) The manuscript that is due.

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

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

8. Jane is happy when "Sense and Sensibility" is advertised and happy with Miss Sharpe's flattery that "Pride and Prejudice" is read where?
(a) In France.
(b) In Scotland.
(c) In Wales.
(d) In Ireland.

9. Jane praises Caroline's handwriting and what story?
(a) Carolina.
(b) Caroline.
(c) North Carolina.
(d) Carol.

10. Jane threatens to write an imitation of what in retaliation?
(a) Mismatched Marriage.
(b) Pride, Prejudice, and Prosperity.
(c) Misbehavior.
(d) Self-Controul.

11. 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.

12. Jane writes to James Stanier Clarke, asking permission to do what?
(a) Send him a copy of "Emma."
(b) Have "Emma" published.
(c) Dedicate "Emma" to the prince regent.
(d) Write another novel.

13. Jane spends a comfortable hour where?
(a) At Grafton House.
(b) At Gryffindor House.
(c) At Gaynor House.
(d) At Geophrey House.

14. Was Anna's manuscript ever completed or published?
(a) No, not in its complete form.
(b) Yes, but only after her death.
(c) No, never.
(d) Yes.

15. She encourages Caroline to practice music but reminds her to do what?
(a) Relax.
(b) Find a husband.
(c) Take care of Jane's piano forte.
(d) Not forget her writing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Mr. John Murray, a London publisher, offers Jane how many pounds for "Emma" and the copyrights to "Mansfield Park" and "Sense and Sensibility?"

3. She accepts an invitation to visit who and wants Cassandra to join her there?

4. Jane praises Eaton Stannard Barrett's "The Heroine" as being amusingly written in what style?

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

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