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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 finds the parties stupid for what reason?
(a) They are too pretentious.
(b) They are so small, and she thinks the people are disagreeable.
(c) They are dull and boring.
(d) They are too large and crowded.

2. Jane believes that Henry will marry who soon?
(a) His Hanwell favorite.
(b) A Duchess.
(c) Cleopatra.
(d) Miss Sharpe.

3. Jane is thrilled with the praise that she hears about what novel from Lady Robert and Mr. Hastings?
(a) Pride and Prejudice.
(b) Emma.
(c) Persuasion.
(d) Northanger Abbey.

4. Although Eliza is ill, she is still __________.
(a) Funny.
(b) Intelligent.
(c) Kind.
(d) Beautiful.

5. Jane rejoices that her cold allowed her to do what?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Write without interruption.
(c) Relax.
(d) Avoid many visits that she did not plan to enjoy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jane's quarters in Bath are _____________, and she travels to Godmersham.

2. Mrs. Austen is not well but would be glad to see Caroline, especially next Saturday, which is what?

3. She does not intend to accept her aunt's invitation to what?

4. She regrets that she is unlikely to visit Hendon, Anna's new home. Why can she not visit?

5. Was Anna's manuscript ever completed or published?

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