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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jane receives a copy of her "own darling child" from London, referring to the publication of what novel?
(a) Mansfield Park.
(b) Pride and Prejudice.
(c) Persuasion.
(d) Sense and Sensibility.

2. She has read Sarah Harriet Burney's "Clarentine" and finds it how?
(a) Interesting and intriguing.
(b) Stupid and filled with unnatural conduct.
(c) Boring and a waste of time.
(d) Surprising and filled with unusual events.

3. Jane writes to Crosby, a publisher, complaining about what?
(a) She had never received the ten pounds he owed her for her novel, "Susan" six years previously.
(b) She received a poorly-printed copy of her novel, "Susan."
(c) She had never heard from him regarding her novel, "Susan."
(d) She received ten pounds for the publication of her novel "Susan" six years previously, but it was never published.

4. Jane is flattered by her sister's commendation of her writing since Jane "writes only for _______________".
(a) Tom.
(b) Her family.
(c) Fame.
(d) Herself.

5. Jane's aunt and uncle offer James an allowance of ___________ pounds a year, and James plans to keep two more horses.
(a) Two hundred.
(b) Three hundred.
(c) One hundred.
(d) Four hundred.

6. When does Jane retract this statement?
(a) She receives a letter from Cassandra asking for a book.
(b) She receives a commissioned biography for the prince regent.
(c) She receives a letter from Frank, warning of long intervals in his writing.
(d) She receives a compliment from her mother regarding her last book.

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

8. Egerton pays how much for "Pride and Prejudice?"
(a) One hundred ten pounds.
(b) One hundred pounds.
(c) One thousand ten pounds.
(d) Ten pounds.

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

10. Jane is pleased by Ly Gordon's manners, but thinks Ly Elizabeth and Miss Hatton have _________ to say.
(a) Extraordinary things.
(b) Too much.
(c) Too little.
(d) Nothing.

11. Jane dissuades Cassandra from asking who to escort her to Steventon?
(a) Sir Robert.
(b) Sir Matthew.
(c) Sir John.
(d) Sir Thomas.

12. A letter from Miss Pearson causes Jane to suspect the other lady of what?
(a) Stealing.
(b) Lying.
(c) Matrimonial views.
(d) Cheating.

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

14. 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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Jane is thrilled that Cassandra plans to do what?

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

4. Mrs. Austen plans to move where?

5. The Austens' journey to Kent will include Frank if he is not ____________ at the time.

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