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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 71-80 dated April 25th, 1811 to February 4th, 1813.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has Jane been practicing her music instead of writing?
(a) She has been asked to play the piano forte at the next ball.
(b) She has a complaint in her eye which makes reading and writing difficult
(c) She is tired of writing.
(d) She has just received a new piano forte.

2. Jane thinks that concealing the intended partnership with Martha Lloyd is __________, referring to Frank's intentions to marry Martha.
(a) Beneficial.
(b) Strange.
(c) Foolish.
(d) Smart.

3. Mrs. Austen finds her deceased husband's _________________ and wants Frank to accept them.
(a) Letters, bills, and gloves.
(b) Glasses, handkerchief, and shoe horn.
(c) Compass, sun-dial and scissors.
(d) Suspenders, comb, and toothbrush.

4. She refers to her work, "First Impressions", which would later become what novel?
(a) "Pride and Prejudice."
(b) "Persuasion."
(c) "Mansfield Park."
(d) "Sense and Sensibility."

5. Why does Cassandra need not worry about Penlingtons?
(a) Jane plans to settle business there.
(b) Mr. Austen plans to settle business there.
(c) Edward has already settled business there.
(d) Mrs. Austen has already settled business there.

Short Answer Questions

1. The apothecary believes that Edward did what?

2. A rumor circulates that Charles is bringing who home?

3. Egerton pays how much for "Pride and Prejudice?"

4. Jane laments losing what of her mother's?

5. Why does Jane call on most of their neighbors?

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