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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 21-30 dated June 11th, 1799 to January 1st, 1801.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. She praises Tom, mentioning that his only fault is what?
(a) His unattractive cravats.
(b) His light-colored morning coat.
(c) His top hat.
(d) His navy blue dinner jacket.

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

3. Jane generously allows Mary all of her former admirers for what reason?
(a) She knows that Mary does not have any admirers.
(b) She is getting married.
(c) She does not like admirers.
(d) She means to confine herself exclusively to Tom Lefroy.

4. Jane is flattered by her sister's commendation of her writing since Jane "writes only for _______________".
(a) Tom.
(b) Her family.
(c) Fame.
(d) Herself.

5. Jane was disappointed that Charles Fowle was not in attendance, but glad that her_____________, Tom Lefroy was there.
(a) "Italian friend."
(b) "American friend."
(c) "Irish friend."
(d) "French friend."

Short Answer Questions

1. Jane praises her sister's ______________ writing in her last correspondence.

2. Jane prefers _________________ in terms of nursing her brother back to health.

3. Jane writes to her cousin, Miss Walter Seal, in American to offer her condolences on the loss of who?

4. She asks Cassandra's advice about what fashion?

5. Jane laments losing what of her mother's?

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