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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. She writes to Caroline Austen, apologizing that she has not yet done what?
(a) Written a book about her.
(b) Come for a visit.
(c) Sent her a copy of "Pride and Prejudice."
(d) Read Caroline's manuscript.

2. Jane writes to Anna Lefroy nee Austen that Mrs. Creed's opinion is now less important to her because of what reason?
(a) Her marriage to Mr. Creed.
(b) Her comment about "Pride and Prejudice."
(c) Her disapprobation of "Mansfield Park."
(d) Her behavior at the last ball.

3. Jane writes Charles Thomas Haden to thank him for what?
(a) Publishing her book.
(b) Loaning her some books.
(c) Editing her book.
(d) Reading her book.

4. Based on the plot in Anna's book, Jane jokes that Ben, Anna's husband, was in love with who first?
(a) Aunt Cassandra.
(b) Aunt Jane.
(c) Mrs. Austen.
(d) Eliza.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Jane anxious to go home?

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

3. Why does Jane not expect letters from Cassandra until she receives them?

4. She reads William Cowper's __________________ and Boswell's "Life of Johnson".

5. She hopes that Sir William will marry who?

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