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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. Jane finds the parties stupid for what reason?
(a) They are too pretentious.
(b) They are dull and boring.
(c) They are too large and crowded.
(d) They are so small, and she thinks the people are disagreeable.

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

3. Jane is very busy making shirts for Edward, and she claims she is the ___________ worker.
(a) Neatest.
(b) Slowest.
(c) Hardest.
(d) Sloppiest.

4. Jane dissuades Cassandra from asking who to escort her to Steventon?
(a) Sir Thomas.
(b) Sir Matthew.
(c) Sir Robert.
(d) Sir John.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Cassandra need not worry about Penlingtons?

3. Why has Jane been practicing her music instead of writing?

4. Cassandra has a pleasant journey to Godmersham, but Jane worries. Why?

5. Mr. Austen offers his ____________ to James Digweed but is refused.

(see the answer key)

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