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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jane is thrilled that Cassandra plans to do what?
(a) Return home soon.
(b) Attend a ball.
(c) Get married.
(d) Move to London.

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

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

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

5. 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?
(a) An agitation at her arrival at Goodnestone.
(b) A late start.
(c) A cold.
(d) Poor weather.

6. Jane is grieved at whose death?
(a) The King's.
(b) Her aunt's.
(c) The Queen's.
(d) Mrs. Budd's.

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

8. Jane hears that Tom is to marry a girl from where?
(a) Leyton.
(b) Litchfield.
(c) London.
(d) Launceston.

9. Why does Anne give notice to discontinue her employment for the Austens?
(a) She will become a school mistress.
(b) Her family is moving out of the country.
(c) She has found a new job.
(d) She is engaged.

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

11. Jane wishes she could cancel what for the summer?
(a) Her piano lessons.
(b) Her dance lessons.
(c) Her intended visits.
(d) Her work obligations.

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

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

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

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) Jane loves his home.
(b) He is wealthy.
(c) The good lady's interest in the matter.
(d) Jane wants to be married.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. She refers to her work, "First Impressions", which would later become what novel?

3. Why is Godmersham uncomfortable?

4. Jane is disappointed that Cassandra is doing what?

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

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