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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 31-40 dated January 14th, 1801 to January 21st, 1805.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The answer to number 27 is in reference to what book?
(a) Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver's Travels".
(b) Jonathan Swift's "Drapier's Letters."
(c) Jonathan Swift's "A Journal to Stella."
(d) Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal."

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

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

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

5. Mr. Austen offers his ____________ to James Digweed but is refused.
(a) Carpentry shop.
(b) Blacksmith shop.
(c) Curacy.
(d) Business.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to both Mrs. Coulthard and Anne?

2. 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?

3. The household items sold well, though Jane is unhappy with the price she got for what?

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

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

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