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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 is unable to do what while Cassandra is gone?

2. Jane writes to Fanny Knight praising her what?

3. Henry gives Jane a gift of _______ pounds, and she plans to buy poplin and send half to Cassandra.

4. Jane enjoys visiting Henry, though he has a pain where?

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?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jane say about Mr. Haden's paraphrasing of "Merchant of Venice?"

2. What are two books Jane reads at this time?

3. What correspondence takes place between Jane and James Stanier Clarke?

4. What does Jane say about Mr. Crabbe?

5. What does Jane tell John Murray, in reference to her books?

6. How is Henry feeling at this point?

7. What does Jane do regarding Fanny's possible marriage?

8. What does Jane write to Anna Lefroy regarding Mrs. Creed?

9. Describe Jane's trip with Henry to Chawton.

10. What does Jane write to Caroline Austen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jane gives advice to other female writers.

Part 1) What advice does she give? Why does she give advice? What is your opinion of this advice?

Part 2) How else is Jane opinionated? What do her opinions reveal about her personality?

Part 3) About what are you opinionated? What does this reveal about your personality?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Jane attends many social gatherings.

Part 1) Describe these social gatherings. What is her opinion of the various gatherings? Why does she feel this way?

Part 2) How important are these social gatherings to Jane? Why? How have social gatherings changed over time? How are they the same?

Part 3) Describe your own social gatherings. Why do you attend them? Do you enjoy them? Why or why not?

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