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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jane is also displeased with the final chapter and advises her niece to stick to what she knows. What does she believe her niece knows?
(a) Germany.
(b) France.
(c) England.
(d) America.

2. John Murray advises Jane of what?
(a) A book signing he scheduled.
(b) The amount she owes him.
(c) The proper place to situate a dedication in a book.
(d) The manuscript that is due.

3. Fanny Knight's visit makes Jane quite happy and she notices that Fanny is affected by what?
(a) The sight of the children.
(b) The weather.
(c) The long journey.
(d) An illness.

4. She writes to Caroline Austen, apologizing that she has not yet done what?
(a) Sent her a copy of "Pride and Prejudice."
(b) Come for a visit.
(c) Read Caroline's manuscript.
(d) Written a book about her.

5. Jane jokes that she is "rather in love" with whom?
(a) Mr. Longston.
(b) Mr. Livingston.
(c) Mr. Lexington.
(d) Mr. Lushington.

6. Edward does well at Chawton with what?
(a) Her mercantile business.
(b) Haymaking.
(c) Blacksmithing.
(d) Carpentry.

7. Why are the words in one of Jane's letters written backwards?
(a) It is a code developed between Cassandra-Esten and Jane.
(b) She is dyslexic.
(c) She is trying to trick Cassandra-Esten.
(d) She is not feeling well.

8. Jane writes to Anna Lefroy nee Austen that Mrs. Creed's opinion is now less important to her because of what reason?
(a) Her disapprobation of "Mansfield Park."
(b) Her behavior at the last ball.
(c) Her marriage to Mr. Creed.
(d) Her comment about "Pride and Prejudice."

9. She is frightened at the thought that who wants to be introduced to her?
(a) Miss Burdett.
(b) Miss Babcock.
(c) Miss Bennett.
(d) Miss Bordeaux.

10. Jane writes James-Edward Austen to congratulate him on what?
(a) His daughter's birth.
(b) His marriage.
(c) His acceptance into Cambridge.
(d) Graduation.

11. Jane makes ___________ pounds from the sale of the books and the sale of the copyright.
(a) One hundred and fifty.
(b) Two hundred and fifty.
(c) Three hundred and fifty.
(d) Four hundred and fifty.

12. She advises Fanny against marrying Mr. J. P. because of what reason?
(a) He does not love her.
(b) The wedding would be far off.
(c) He is poor.
(d) He is old.

13. Mr. John Murray, a London publisher, offers Jane how many pounds for "Emma" and the copyrights to "Mansfield Park" and "Sense and Sensibility?"
(a) Three hundred fifty.
(b) One hundred fifty.
(c) Four hundred fifty.
(d) Two hundred fifty.

14. She also states that she just found out that Mr. Crabbe was married when what happened?
(a) His wife arrived.
(b) His wife died.
(c) His wife divorced him.
(d) His wife called.

15. Jane spends most of her time _________________ and anxiously awaiting Edward's arrival next Tuesday.
(a) Working or reading.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Practicing her music.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jane is thrilled with the praise that she hears about what novel from Lady Robert and Mr. Hastings?

2. She is uncertain as to whether there will be a second edition of what novel?

3. Jane tells John Murray that she is happy with Sir Walter Scott's review of "Emma" in the Quarterly Review, but she is displeased about what?

4. Jane is happy when "Sense and Sensibility" is advertised and happy with Miss Sharpe's flattery that "Pride and Prejudice" is read where?

5. She suspects that Charles will arrive today and he arrives when?

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