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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 51-60 dated February 20th, 1807 to October 25th, 1808.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jane is disappointed that Cassandra is doing what?
(a) Getting married.
(b) Staying away from home longer.
(c) Moving away from home.
(d) Coming home so soon.

2. Why does Anne give notice to discontinue her employment for the Austens?
(a) She has found a new job.
(b) She is engaged.
(c) Her family is moving out of the country.
(d) She will become a school mistress.

3. Jane was alone with Mr. Holder at Ashe Park for ten minutes, which was very _______________.
(a) Fun and exciting.
(b) Uncomfortable and awkward.
(c) Relaxing and peaceful.
(d) Strange but enjoyable.

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

5. Jane writes to offer her condolences to Edward on the death of who?
(a) His niece.
(b) His fiancee.
(c) His wife.
(d) His friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jane informs her sister that Edward and Frank have left to do what?

2. A letter from Miss Pearson causes Jane to suspect the other lady of what?

3. Jane disdains Robert Southey's "Letters from England" as horribly ______________.

4. Why does Cassandra need not worry about Penlingtons?

5. Jane Austen writes to her sister, Cassandra, and recounts what?

(see the answer key)

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