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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. She accepts an invitation to visit who and wants Cassandra to join her there?
(a) The Thomas.
(b) The Williams.
(c) The Smiths.
(d) The Cookes.

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

4. Jane enjoys visiting Henry, though he has a pain where?
(a) In his chest.
(b) In his arm.
(c) In his face.
(d) In his leg.

5. She regrets that she is unlikely to visit Hendon, Anna's new home. Why can she not visit?
(a) She is ill.
(b) She does not want to visit.
(c) The weather is poor.
(d) She is too busy.

6. Mrs. Austen is not well but would be glad to see Caroline, especially next Saturday, which is what?
(a) Mrs. Austen's birthday.
(b) Jane Austen's birthday and the date of a ball.
(c) Cassandra's birthday and the performance of a new opera.
(d) Mary Jane's birthday and the date of a fair.

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

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

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

10. Jane plans to read Robert Southey's "Life of Nelson" for what reason?
(a) She has heard this book is good.
(b) She enjoyed his previous book.
(c) Frank is mentioned in it.
(d) He asked her to read it.

11. 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 trying to trick Cassandra-Esten.
(c) She is not feeling well.
(d) She is dyslexic.

12. She encourages Caroline to practice music but reminds her to do what?
(a) Relax.
(b) Not forget her writing.
(c) Take care of Jane's piano forte.
(d) Find a husband.

13. Jane goes to see the play "Isabella, or the Fatal Marriage" by David Garrick but is not pleased with what?
(a) The acting.
(b) The script.
(c) The lighting.
(d) The set.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Jane writes Charles that she is ill and what has made her worse?

2. Jane rejoices that her cold allowed her to do what?

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

4. James Stanier Clarke tells Jane that he was appointed what?

5. She states that she is done with Mr. Wildman because of what reason?

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