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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 131-140 dated December 11th, 1815 to April 21st, 1816.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jane hopes to see Cassandra soon, and praises James as what?
(a) A great friend.
(b) A help around the house.
(c) A wonderful horseman.
(d) A useful "man of letters".

2. Who is the most comfortable and successful member of the Austen family?
(a) Frank.
(b) Jane.
(c) Charles.
(d) Cassandra.

3. Jane generously allows Mary all of her former admirers for what reason?
(a) She means to confine herself exclusively to Tom Lefroy.
(b) She knows that Mary does not have any admirers.
(c) She is getting married.
(d) She does not like admirers.

4. Jane hears that Tom is to marry a girl from where?
(a) Leyton.
(b) London.
(c) Litchfield.
(d) Launceston.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Jane praises her sister's ______________ writing in her last correspondence.

2. Jane believes that Henry will marry who soon?

3. Jane tells John Murray that she is happy with Sir Walter Scott's review of "Emma" in the Quarterly Review, but she is displeased about what?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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