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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 111-120 dated November 24th, 1814 to September 29th, 1815.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jane writes to Crosby, a publisher, complaining about what?
(a) She had never heard from him regarding her novel, "Susan."
(b) She received a poorly-printed copy of her novel, "Susan."
(c) She received ten pounds for the publication of her novel "Susan" six years previously, but it was never published.
(d) She had never received the ten pounds he owed her for her novel, "Susan" six years previously.

2. Jane quotes Hester Piozzi in "Letters to and from the late Samuel Johnson" in praise of Mr. Deedes' __________.
(a) Speaking abilities.
(b) Acting abilities.
(c) Writing abilities.
(d) Singing abilities.

3. Jane is happy with the recent publication of what?
(a) Susan.
(b) Mansfield Park.
(c) Practical Piety.
(d) Pride and Prejudice.

4. She accepts an invitation to visit who and wants Cassandra to join her there?
(a) The Cookes.
(b) The Smiths.
(c) The Williams.
(d) The Thomas.

5. Henry is promoted and does not feel the loss of who so badly because he is used to being away from her?
(a) Emily.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Eliza.
(d) Eleanor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Jane is disappointed that Cassandra is doing what?

3. Jane writes to Anna saying that her eyes are weak and it is well that they did not weaken sooner or she could not have assisted in making what?

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

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

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