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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. The Austens' journey to Kent will include Frank if he is not ____________ at the time.

2. Harriet is truly grieved over whose death?

3. Jane is disappointed that Cassandra is doing what?

4. Jane writes to Crosby, a publisher, complaining about what?

5. Jane's quarters in Bath are _____________, and she travels to Godmersham.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jane say about her stay with Mrs. Knight?

2. What are Mrs. Austen and Jane's plans regarding their living situation?

3. What is Jane's opinion regarding her brother's health? What does the apothecary say about Edward?

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

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

6. On what does Jane update Cassandra?

7. Why does Jane thank Cassandra in her next letter?

8. What does Jane tell Cassandra about the ball with fifty people in attendance?

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

10. What health news does Jane give in her letter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jane travels a great deal.

Part 1) Describe the places she travels. How does she come by these opportunities to travel?

Part 2) What do these trips reveal about her family's social status? What do they also reveal about Jane?

Part 3) On what vacations and trips have you been? What did you think about traveling? How does this compare to Jane's experiences?

Essay Topic 2

Jane writes many letters.

Part 1) Describe two of the letters in detail. What do they have in common? What is unique about each?

Part 2) What can be learned about Jane through these letters? What can be learned about life in the 1800s through these letters?

Part 3) How has communication between people changed since this period of time? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Jane often talks about illness and the health of those around her.

Part 1) Describe four times when she has discussed someone's health. Why does she discuss this in her letters?

Part 2) What do these discussions reveal about life in the 1800s? Why is Jane so preoccupied with everyone's health?

Part 3) Do you discuss your health or the health of others on a regular basis? Why or why not?

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