1. Jane Austen writes to her sister, Cassandra, and recounts what?
(a) The previous night's ball.
(b) Her trip to London.
(c) The previous night's symphony performance.
(d) Her recent illness.

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

3. What happened to both Mrs. Coulthard and Anne?
(a) They both wrote books.
(b) They both moved to America.
(c) They both died in childbirth.
(d) They both came for a visit.

4. A letter from Miss Pearson causes Jane to suspect the other lady of what?
(a) Cheating.
(b) Stealing.
(c) Matrimonial views.
(d) Lying.

5. Jane receives a descriptive letter from Frank, and a letter from Charles stating that what is awaiting orders?
(a) The 'Edmondson.'
(b) The 'Endymion.'
(c) The 'Endocrine.'
(d) The 'Edward.'

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

3. As what does Jane refer to Mr. Evelyn?

4. She refers to her work, "First Impressions", which would later become what novel?

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

(see the answer key)

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