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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. The answer to number 27 is in reference to what book?
(a) Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal."
(b) Jonathan Swift's "A Journal to Stella."
(c) Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver's Travels".
(d) Jonathan Swift's "Drapier's Letters."

2. Jane goes to see the play "Isabella, or the Fatal Marriage" by David Garrick but is not pleased with what?
(a) The acting.
(b) The script.
(c) The set.
(d) The lighting.

3. Jane dissuades Cassandra from asking who to escort her to Steventon?
(a) Sir Matthew.
(b) Sir Thomas.
(c) Sir John.
(d) Sir Robert.

4. Henry takes Jane to see _______________, and Jane is pleased at a small portrait of "Mrs. Bingley", like "Portrait of a Lady" by J. F. M. Huet-Villiers.
(a) The Exhibition in Spring Gardens.
(b) The Exhibition at London Tower.
(c) The Exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery.
(d) The Exhibition at Hyde Park.

5. Jane stays at Goodnestone until Monday and hopes that Edward will fetch her for what reason?
(a) Since his health is better now.
(b) Since he has said he will come to fetch her.
(c) Since he will be in town.
(d) Since he is coming to visit Goodnestone.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Frank's visit is delayed by what?

3. Jane receives a copy of her "own darling child" from London, referring to the publication of what novel?

4. 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?

5. Jane writes to James Stanier Clarke, asking permission to do what?

(see the answer key)

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