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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sophie is happy with what that Lizzy sends her?
(a) The cat.
(b) The bird.
(c) The horse.
(d) The dog.

2. The Austens' journey to Kent will include Frank if he is not ____________ at the time.
(a) Busy.
(b) Employed.
(c) Away.
(d) Sick.

3. Jane thinks that concealing the intended partnership with Martha Lloyd is __________, referring to Frank's intentions to marry Martha.
(a) Foolish.
(b) Strange.
(c) Smart.
(d) Beneficial.

4. Jane hopes to see Cassandra soon, and praises James as what?
(a) A useful "man of letters".
(b) A help around the house.
(c) A wonderful horseman.
(d) A great friend.

5. Why does Jane call on most of their neighbors?
(a) Because she likes her neighbors.
(b) Because she is feeling better.
(c) Because she is bored.
(d) Because of the warm weather.

6. Jane laments losing what of her mother's?
(a) Stockings.
(b) Gloves.
(c) Handkerchief.
(d) Pearls.

7. On Monday, a parcel from London arrives. Jane is grateful to Cassandra for the long letter and many gifts, and Mr. Austen is pleased with what?
(a) His dress coat.
(b) His cravat.
(c) His stockings.
(d) His handkerchief.

8. She refers to her work, "First Impressions", which would later become what novel?
(a) "Sense and Sensibility."
(b) "Mansfield Park."
(c) "Persuasion."
(d) "Pride and Prejudice."

9. She asks Cassandra's advice about what fashion?
(a) The flower.
(b) The plaid.
(c) The stripes.
(d) The fruit.

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

11. The household items sold well, though Jane is unhappy with the price she got for what?
(a) Her clothes.
(b) Her books.
(c) Her shoes.
(d) Her art work.

12. Jane is upset that Cassandra will not be doing what with their mother and herself?
(a) Going to Berkhamsted.
(b) Going to Barnsley.
(c) Going to Bath.
(d) Going to Beckenham.

13. Jane has subscribed to whose library of novels and other literature?
(a) Mrs. Matthew's.
(b) Mrs. Marcus'.
(c) Mrs. Martinelli's.
(d) Mrs. Martin's.

14. Mr. Austen offers his ____________ to James Digweed but is refused.
(a) Business.
(b) Curacy.
(c) Blacksmith shop.
(d) Carpentry shop.

15. Jane discusses the plans for moving ____________ with Cassandra and tells her that their aunt is happy about the Austens' moving.
(a) To Barnsley.
(b) To Beckenham.
(c) To Berkhamsted.
(d) To Bath.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jane sees Isaac Bickerstaffe's play, "The Hypocrite", which is taken from Moliere's _____________.

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

3. Jane feels certain that Frank's promotion would have solicited more appointments if he had been where at the time?

4. Jane plans to arrive at Goodnestone as Cassandra is leaving and to take her sister's place for several days. Jane's pleasant journey is offset by what?

5. Mrs. Austen plans to move where?

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