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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 is happy when "Sense and Sensibility" is advertised and happy with Miss Sharpe's flattery that "Pride and Prejudice" is read where?
(a) In Scotland.
(b) In Wales.
(c) In France.
(d) In Ireland.

2. Jane jokingly wishes Edward a "happy thirtieth birthday", although it is actually his ____________ birthday.
(a) Twenty-eighth.
(b) Fiftieth.
(c) Forty-first.
(d) Twenty-first.

3. The Austens' household articles have been ___________ finally.
(a) Purchased.
(b) Sold.
(c) Moved.
(d) Appraised.

4. What happened to both Mrs. Coulthard and Anne?
(a) They both wrote books.
(b) They both moved to America.
(c) They both came for a visit.
(d) They both died in childbirth.

5. Where do they plan to do this?
(a) At Geophrey House.
(b) At Gryffindor House.
(c) At Grafton House.
(d) At Gaynor House.

Short Answer Questions

1. Cassandra ran an errand for Jane, and Jane had what while she was unattended?

2. Why are the words in one of Jane's letters written backwards?

3. She writes to Caroline Austen, apologizing that she has not yet done what?

4. Mr. Austen offers his ____________ to James Digweed but is refused.

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

(see the answer key)

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