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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jane's quarters in Bath are _____________, and she travels to Godmersham.
(a) Lonely.
(b) Not comfortable.
(c) Pleasant.
(d) Comfortable.

2. 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 handkerchief.
(c) His cravat.
(d) His stockings.

3. As what does Jane refer to Mr. Evelyn?
(a) A maniac.
(b) A yoohoo.
(c) A yahoo.
(d) A moron.

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

5. The house at Bath is finally cleared out and is quite _________.
(a) Dull.
(b) Lonely.
(c) Strange.
(d) Beautiful.

6. Jane has been pressured to stay with Mrs. Knight until September but desires to be home when?
(a) In August.
(b) In May.
(c) In July.
(d) In September.

7. Jane writes her niece, Anna, and expresses her interest in the ______ family from Anna's novel, "Tarefield Abbey."
(a) Flint.
(b) Kerrington.
(c) Smith.
(d) James.

8. Jane was disappointed that Charles Fowle was not in attendance, but glad that her_____________, Tom Lefroy was there.
(a) "Italian friend."
(b) "Irish friend."
(c) "American friend."
(d) "French friend."

9. Why is Jane anxious to go home?
(a) She misses Cassandra.
(b) She is not feeling well.
(c) There has been a lot of company at Mrs. Knight's house.
(d) She is bored.

10. Jane Austen writes to her sister, Cassandra, and recounts what?
(a) The previous night's symphony performance.
(b) The previous night's ball.
(c) Her recent illness.
(d) Her trip to London.

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

12. Jane writes to offer her condolences to Edward on the death of who?
(a) His fiancee.
(b) His friend.
(c) His wife.
(d) His niece.

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

14. Jane is pleased with Miss Fletcher for drinking her tea without ______________ and for her admiration of "Camilla".
(a) Cream.
(b) Milk.
(c) Sugar.
(d) Honey.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Austen finds her deceased husband's _________________ and wants Frank to accept them.

2. Jane generously allows Mary all of her former admirers for what reason?

3. Jane has tea with the Tilsons but is unable to go see a play because of what reason?

4. Frank plans to go to Godmersham while Cassandra visits _______________.

5. Jane receives a descriptive letter from Frank, and a letter from Charles stating that what is awaiting orders?

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