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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. Jane complains that people are ____________ in this neighborhood.
(a) Too poor and economical.
(b) Too shy and conventional.
(c) Too dull and boring.
(d) Too rambunctious and fashion-forward.

2. Cassandra has a pleasant journey to Godmersham, but Jane worries. Why?
(a) She has not received a letter since Cassandra left home.
(b) Jane wonders if Cassandra will ever return.
(c) Her last letter seemed unhappy.
(d) She was ill before she left.

3. Jane gossips to her sister that Earle Harwood accidentally did what and is in the hospital where his family visits him?
(a) Fell down the stairs.
(b) Shot himself in the thigh.
(c) Poisoned himself.
(d) Fell off his horse.

4. Why does Jane call on most of their neighbors?
(a) Because she is bored.
(b) Because she is feeling better.
(c) Because of the warm weather.
(d) Because she likes her neighbors.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Jane is flattered by her sister's commendation of her writing since Jane "writes only for _______________".

2. The apothecary believes that Edward did what?

3. Jane dissuades Cassandra from asking who to escort her to Steventon?

4. Jane has subscribed to whose library of novels and other literature?

5. Jane was disappointed that Charles Fowle was not in attendance, but glad that her_____________, Tom Lefroy was there.

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