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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jane writes her niece, Anna, and expresses her interest in the ______ family from Anna's novel, "Tarefield Abbey."

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

3. Jane thinks that concealing the intended partnership with Martha Lloyd is __________, referring to Frank's intentions to marry Martha.

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

5. Jane is very busy making shirts for Edward, and she claims she is the ___________ worker.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are two books Jane alludes to in this section?

2. What does Jane write regarding Edward?

3. How does Jane's first letter begin?

4. How are the plans coming for moving to Bath?

5. What is mentioned about one of Jane's novels?

6. What does Jane receive from Cassandra? How do Jane and her father feel about this?

7. How does Jane feel about Mr. Holder?

8. Why do Edward and Frank leave, according to Jane? What does she wish for Cassandra?

9. What is said regarding Mr. Austen's death?

10. Where are the Bullers headed? What does Jane think of this?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jane enjoys reading.

Part 1) Describe five of the books she has read. What might these book have in common?

Part 2) Why does Jane mention books she has read? Why is this something important for her to tell others?

Part 3) What might these books reveal about her? What do the books you read reveal about you?

Essay Topic 2

Mr. Austen dies.

Part 1) What does Jane say about his death? How is the family affected by it? How does it change their lives?

Part 2) How are the deaths mentioned in these letters significant? What does it reveal about Jane and her life?

Part 3) How often do people today talk and think about death? How does this compare to Jane's period of time?

Essay Topic 3

Jane Austen enjoys gossip.

Part 1) Describe this gossip. Why is this gossip included in many of her letters? What is her reason for telling others this gossip?

Part 2) How is this gossip like our own? How is it different?

Part 3) When have you gossiped? Why did you gossip? How does this help you relate to Jane?

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