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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jane spends Tuesday in Bentinck Street with the Cookes, but she is unable to call on Miss Beckford because of what reason?
(a) The snow.
(b) The heat.
(c) The rain.
(d) The wind.

2. Jane quotes Hester Piozzi in "Letters to and from the late Samuel Johnson" in praise of Mr. Deedes' __________.
(a) Singing abilities.
(b) Acting abilities.
(c) Writing abilities.
(d) Speaking abilities.

3. Jane prefers _________________ in terms of nursing her brother back to health.
(a) Dr. Morrow to Dr. Fells.
(b) Dr. Mapleton to Dr. Fellowes.
(c) Dr. Fellowes to Dr. Mapleton.
(d) Dr. Oz to Dr. Phil.

4. Why does Jane not expect letters from Cassandra until she receives them?
(a) To avoid disappointment.
(b) Jane forgets about Cassandra.
(c) Cassandra is often too busy to write.
(d) Cassandra is not consistent about writing.

5. Why has Jane been practicing her music instead of writing?
(a) She is tired of writing.
(b) She has been asked to play the piano forte at the next ball.
(c) She has just received a new piano forte.
(d) She has a complaint in her eye which makes reading and writing difficult

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

7. Cassandra has a pleasant journey to Godmersham, but Jane worries. Why?
(a) She was ill before she left.
(b) Her last letter seemed unhappy.
(c) Jane wonders if Cassandra will ever return.
(d) She has not received a letter since Cassandra left home.

8. When Mr. Austen inquires about Tom, she tells him that her nephew is studying for _____________ in London and sends his regrets to Mrs. Austen on her illness.
(a) The GED.
(b) The bar.
(c) His medical license.
(d) His teacher certification.

9. She does not intend to accept her aunt's invitation to what?
(a) The Grand Sydney-Garden Opera.
(b) The Grand Sydney-Garden Dinner.
(c) The Grand Sydney-Garden Breakfast.
(d) The Grand Sydney-Garden Ball.

10. Mrs. Austen finds her deceased husband's _________________ and wants Frank to accept them.
(a) Letters, bills, and gloves.
(b) Suspenders, comb, and toothbrush.
(c) Compass, sun-dial and scissors.
(d) Glasses, handkerchief, and shoe horn.

11. Jane feels certain that Frank's promotion would have solicited more appointments if he had been where at the time?
(a) In England.
(b) In Germany.
(c) In America.
(d) In France.

12. She praises Tom, mentioning that his only fault is what?
(a) His top hat.
(b) His unattractive cravats.
(c) His light-colored morning coat.
(d) His navy blue dinner jacket.

13. Frank plans to go to Godmersham while Cassandra visits _______________.
(a) Guisborough.
(b) Goodnestone.
(c) Grimsby.
(d) Guildford.

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

15. Mrs. Knight promotes a match between Jane and Mr. Papillon, and Jane jokes that she will marry him despite his or her own reluctance because of what reason?
(a) The good lady's interest in the matter.
(b) Jane wants to be married.
(c) He is wealthy.
(d) Jane loves his home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jane congratulates Frank on what?

2. Jane was disappointed that Charles Fowle was not in attendance, but glad that her_____________, Tom Lefroy was there.

3. Jane complains that people are ____________ in this neighborhood.

4. Jane sees Miss Chamberlayne perform _____________, which reminds her of Miss Lefroy's performance.

5. Why does Anne give notice to discontinue her employment for the Austens?

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