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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jane writes Charles Thomas Haden to thank him for what?
(a) Editing her book.
(b) Reading her book.
(c) Loaning her some books.
(d) Publishing her book.

2. She is uncertain as to whether there will be a second edition of what novel?
(a) Emma.
(b) Mansfield Park.
(c) Persuasion.
(d) Pride and Prejudice.

3. Jane praises Caroline's handwriting and what story?
(a) Carol.
(b) Carolina.
(c) Caroline.
(d) North Carolina.

4. Jane believes that Henry will marry who soon?
(a) His Hanwell favorite.
(b) Miss Sharpe.
(c) A Duchess.
(d) Cleopatra.

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

6. She is convinced that Mr. Papillon will soon do what?
(a) Ask her to dance at a ball.
(b) Speak to her about publishing one of her books.
(c) Make his offer.
(d) Ask for a copy of her book.

7. Jane, her sister and brothers intend to do what together?
(a) Dine.
(b) Throw a ball.
(c) Vacation.
(d) Form a musical group.

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 comment about "Pride and Prejudice."
(d) Her marriage to Mr. Creed.

9. Jane answers Anna's specific questions regarding the accuracy and title of the manuscript, and she suggests that Anna omit the postscript because of what reason?
(a) It does not make sense.
(b) It appears to imitate "Pride and Prejudice."
(c) It appears to imitate "Sense and Sensibility."
(d) It is ridiculous.

10. Jane demands that the father in her most recent story be what?
(a) Praised.
(b) Punished.
(c) Given more dialogue.
(d) Removed.

11. She visits the Fagg family and describes who?
(a) The mean daughters.
(b) The beautiful daughters.
(c) The plain daughters.
(d) The kind daughters.

12. Henry is promoted and does not feel the loss of who so badly because he is used to being away from her?
(a) Eleanor.
(b) Eliza.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) Emily.

13. Jane is unable to do what while Cassandra is gone?
(a) Think.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Write.
(d) Read.

14. Jane's reference to Methuselah in her letter to Fanny Knight proves her familiarity with what?
(a) Mythology.
(b) History.
(c) Old stories.
(d) The Bible.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Jane praises Anna's manuscript, comparing it to Burney's ____________.

2. Jane does not want Henry to take her to town but admits that she cannot say "no" if he offers. Why?

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. Mrs. Austen is not well but would be glad to see Caroline, especially next Saturday, which is what?

5. Jane writes to Caroline Austen, praising what?

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