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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jane complains about Mr. Haden's paraphrasing "Merchant of Venice" by saying that people who are _____________ are capable of all sorts of evil.
(a) Boring.
(b) Not musically inclined.
(c) Poor writers.
(d) Poor actors.

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

3. She hopes that Sir William will marry who?
(a) Miss Smith.
(b) Miss Sullivan.
(c) Miss Sharpe.
(d) Miss Sichenze.

4. Who is the most comfortable and successful member of the Austen family?
(a) Jane.
(b) Frank.
(c) Charles.
(d) Cassandra.

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

6. Was Anna's manuscript ever completed or published?
(a) Yes.
(b) No, not in its complete form.
(c) Yes, but only after her death.
(d) No, never.

7. She discusses Sir Joshua Reynold's _______________ and Henry Aston Baker's collection, "Triumph of Perspective".
(a) Still lifes.
(b) Portraits.
(c) Female portraits.
(d) Sculptures.

8. Jane praises Anna's manuscript, comparing it to Burney's ____________.
(a) Camilla.
(b) Cecilia.
(c) The Wanderer.
(d) Evelina.

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

10. 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 called.
(d) His wife divorced him.

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

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

13. She suspects that Charles will arrive today and he arrives when?
(a) At seven in the morning.
(b) At six in the morning.
(c) At six in the evening.
(d) At seven in the evening.

14. She states that she is done with Mr. Wildman because of what reason?
(a) He is unkind.
(b) He is poor and rude.
(c) He is not "enough in love" with her niece.
(d) He is not wealthy enough for her niece.

15. Why does Jane lament Fanny's pending marriage?
(a) Because she does not care for Fanny's fiance.
(b) Because Fanny does not love her fiance.
(c) Because Fanny will no longer write to her.
(d) Because the single life suits Fanny.

Short Answer Questions

1. She is determined to raise money for what which is to be printed at her expense?

2. Jane's reference to Methuselah in her letter to Fanny Knight proves her familiarity with what?

3. Jane writes James-Edward Austen to congratulate him on what?

4. Jane writes to Fanny Knight praising her what?

5. She advises Fanny against marrying Mr. J. P. because of what reason?

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