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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. Jane sees Isaac Bickerstaffe's play, "The Hypocrite", which is taken from Moliere's _____________.
(a) Le Malade imaginaire.
(b) Tartuffe.
(c) L'Avare ou L'École du mensonge.
(d) Le Misanthrope.

2. Jane disdains Robert Southey's "Letters from England" as horribly ______________.
(a) Anti-American.
(b) Anti-French.
(c) Anti-English.
(d) Anti-European.

3. She begins drinking _________ Tea and finds it very good.
(a) English.
(b) Japanese.
(c) China.
(d) Irish.

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

5. The Austens' journey to Kent will include Frank if he is not ____________ at the time.
(a) Sick.
(b) Busy.
(c) Employed.
(d) Away.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mr. Austen inquires about Tom, she tells him that her nephew is studying for _____________ in London and sends his regrets to Mrs. Austen on her illness.

2. Jane praises Eaton Stannard Barrett's "The Heroine" as being amusingly written in what style?

3. A rumor circulates that Charles is bringing who home?

4. Jane finds the parties stupid for what reason?

5. Why does Jane not expect letters from Cassandra until she receives them?

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