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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jane is pleased to tell Cassandra what about their mother?
(a) She has written a book.
(b) She has come for a visit.
(c) She has had another child.
(d) She has not had a relapse and is doing much better.

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

3. Jane sees Miss Chamberlayne perform _____________, which reminds her of Miss Lefroy's performance.
(a) In a play.
(b) In a ballet.
(c) On horseback.
(d) In an opera.

4. Although Eliza is ill, she is still __________.
(a) Intelligent.
(b) Funny.
(c) Kind.
(d) Beautiful.

5. Jane is happy with the recent publication of what?
(a) Mansfield Park.
(b) Practical Piety.
(c) Pride and Prejudice.
(d) Susan.

6. She attends a party at the Cookes' but there is scarcely any what there?
(a) Wit.
(b) Talent.
(c) Money.
(d) Friendship.

7. Jane is tired of writing and does not intend to write for how long?
(a) Many weeks.
(b) Many days.
(c) Many months.
(d) Many hours.

8. Jane praises her sister's ______________ writing in her last correspondence.
(a) Comic.
(b) Dramatic.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Abstract.

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

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

11. Why does Cassandra need not worry about Penlingtons?
(a) Jane plans to settle business there.
(b) Edward has already settled business there.
(c) Mr. Austen plans to settle business there.
(d) Mrs. Austen has already settled business there.

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

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

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

15. Jane has a pleasant journey to Paragon where she has what?
(a) Her own horse.
(b) Her own suite.
(c) Her own bathroom.
(d) Her own room.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jane dissuades Cassandra from asking who to escort her to Steventon?

2. Jane hears that Tom is to marry a girl from where?

3. Cassandra has a pleasant journey to Godmersham, but Jane worries. Why?

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

5. Jane discusses the plans for moving ____________ with Cassandra and tells her that their aunt is happy about the Austens' moving.

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