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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 159-161 and CEAs 1-3 dated May 22nd, 1817 to July 29th, 1817.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jane praises Eaton Stannard Barrett's "The Heroine" as being amusingly written in what style?
(a) The Pepys.
(b) The Goldsmith.
(c) The Evelyn.
(d) The Radcliffe.

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

3. Jane is also displeased with the final chapter and advises her niece to stick to what she knows. What does she believe her niece knows?
(a) Germany.
(b) America.
(c) France.
(d) England.

4. Jane praises her sister's ______________ writing in her last correspondence.
(a) Comic.
(b) Dramatic.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Abstract.

5. Jane is enjoying the beauty of Southampton despite what?
(a) Missing Cassandra.
(b) Her languor and illness.
(c) The poor weather.
(d) Her earlier reluctance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jane does not want Henry to take her to town but admits that she cannot say "no" if he offers. Why?

2. Jane is unable to do what while Cassandra is gone?

3. Jane is happy when "Sense and Sensibility" is advertised and happy with Miss Sharpe's flattery that "Pride and Prejudice" is read where?

4. Jane's aunt and uncle offer James an allowance of ___________ pounds a year, and James plans to keep two more horses.

5. John Murray advises Jane of what?

(see the answer key)

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