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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 141-150 dated June 25th, 1816 to January 24th, 1817.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Jane anxious to go home?
(a) There has been a lot of company at Mrs. Knight's house.
(b) She is bored.
(c) She is not feeling well.
(d) She misses Cassandra.

2. She attends a party at the Cookes' but there is scarcely any what there?
(a) Money.
(b) Wit.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Talent.

3. Why are the words in one of Jane's letters written backwards?
(a) She is not feeling well.
(b) It is a code developed between Cassandra-Esten and Jane.
(c) She is dyslexic.
(d) She is trying to trick Cassandra-Esten.

4. The household items sold well, though Jane is unhappy with the price she got for what?
(a) Her shoes.
(b) Her clothes.
(c) Her books.
(d) Her art work.

5. Based on the plot in Anna's book, Jane jokes that Ben, Anna's husband, was in love with who first?
(a) Aunt Cassandra.
(b) Mrs. Austen.
(c) Aunt Jane.
(d) Eliza.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jane receives a pleasing visit from whom, but is disappointed when he does not arrive on schedule?

2. Jane spends Tuesday in Bentinck Street with the Cookes, but she is unable to call on Miss Beckford because of what reason?

3. Jane is happy when "Sense and Sensibility" is advertised and happy with Miss Sharpe's flattery that "Pride and Prejudice" is read where?

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

5. On Monday, a parcel from London arrives. Jane is grateful to Cassandra for the long letter and many gifts, and Mr. Austen is pleased with what?

(see the answer key)

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