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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 121-130 dated October 17th, 1815 to December 11th, 1815.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mrs. Austen finds her deceased husband's _________________ and wants Frank to accept them.
(a) Letters, bills, and gloves.
(b) Suspenders, comb, and toothbrush.
(c) Compass, sun-dial and scissors.
(d) Glasses, handkerchief, and shoe horn.

2. Jane thinks that concealing the intended partnership with Martha Lloyd is __________, referring to Frank's intentions to marry Martha.
(a) Smart.
(b) Strange.
(c) Foolish.
(d) Beneficial.

3. Jane plans to arrive at Goodnestone as Cassandra is leaving and to take her sister's place for several days. Jane's pleasant journey is offset by what?
(a) Poor weather.
(b) A late start.
(c) An agitation at her arrival at Goodnestone.
(d) A cold.

4. Jane hopes to see Cassandra soon, and praises James as what?
(a) A useful "man of letters".
(b) A wonderful horseman.
(c) A great friend.
(d) A help around the house.

5. Jane receives a pleasing visit from whom, but is disappointed when he does not arrive on schedule?
(a) Cassandra Austen.
(b) Henry Austen.
(c) Edward Knight.
(d) Frank Austen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jane tells Cassandra that Henry is home and ___________ than she thought.

2. Jane is thrilled with the praise that she hears about what novel from Lady Robert and Mr. Hastings?

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

4. The apothecary arrives to do what?

5. A lady interrupts Jane's writing to inquire about hiring Anne as what?

(see the answer key)

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