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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. Jane is pleased that __________________ of "Sense and Sensibility" sell.
(a) A few copies.
(b) Some copies.
(c) All copies.
(d) Most copies.

2. Jane jokingly wishes Edward a "happy thirtieth birthday", although it is actually his ____________ birthday.
(a) Forty-first.
(b) Twenty-first.
(c) Fiftieth.
(d) Twenty-eighth.

3. Where do they plan to do this?
(a) At Grafton House.
(b) At Gryffindor House.
(c) At Gaynor House.
(d) At Geophrey House.

4. Jane plans to read Robert Southey's "Life of Nelson" for what reason?
(a) She has heard this book is good.
(b) Frank is mentioned in it.
(c) He asked her to read it.
(d) She enjoyed his previous book.

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

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's aunt and uncle offer James an allowance of ___________ pounds a year, and James plans to keep two more horses.

3. Jane congratulates Frank on what?

4. Jane finds the parties stupid for what reason?

5. Mrs. Austen finds her deceased husband's _________________ and wants Frank to accept them.

(see the answer key)

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