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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 91-100 dated October 11th, 1813 to March 21st, 1814.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Jane retract this statement?
(a) She receives a compliment from her mother regarding her last book.
(b) She receives a letter from Cassandra asking for a book.
(c) She receives a commissioned biography for the prince regent.
(d) She receives a letter from Frank, warning of long intervals in his writing.

2. She is determined to raise money for what which is to be printed at her expense?
(a) The second printing of "Sense and Sensibility"
(b) The first printing of "Sense and Sensibility."
(c) The second printing of "Persuasion."
(d) The first printing of "Persuasion."

3. She discusses Sir Joshua Reynold's _______________ and Henry Aston Baker's collection, "Triumph of Perspective".
(a) Still lifes.
(b) Sculptures.
(c) Female portraits.
(d) Portraits.

4. Jane is pleased to tell Cassandra what about their mother?
(a) She has come for a visit.
(b) She has had another child.
(c) She has written a book.
(d) She has not had a relapse and is doing much better.

5. Although Eliza is ill, she is still __________.
(a) Funny.
(b) Intelligent.
(c) Kind.
(d) Beautiful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Harriet is truly grieved over whose death?

2. Jane is tired of writing and does not intend to write for how long?

3. Jane is enjoying the beauty of Southampton despite what?

4. Jane jokes that she is "rather in love" with whom?

5. Mr. Austen offers his ____________ to James Digweed but is refused.

(see the answer key)

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