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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 disdains Robert Southey's "Letters from England" as horribly ______________.
(a) Anti-American.
(b) Anti-English.
(c) Anti-French.
(d) Anti-European.

2. 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.
(a) The GED.
(b) His medical license.
(c) His teacher certification.
(d) The bar.

3. Jane is enjoying the beauty of Southampton despite what?
(a) Her earlier reluctance.
(b) Missing Cassandra.
(c) Her languor and illness.
(d) The poor weather.

4. The Austens' journey to Kent will include Frank if he is not ____________ at the time.
(a) Sick.
(b) Employed.
(c) Away.
(d) Busy.

5. 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 compliment from her mother regarding her last book.
(d) She receives a letter from Cassandra asking for a book.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Jane generously allows Mary all of her former admirers for what reason?

3. The Austens' household articles have been ___________ finally.

4. Jane feels certain that Frank's promotion would have solicited more appointments if he had been where at the time?

5. Jane writes to offer her condolences to Edward on the death of who?

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