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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jane is thrilled with the praise that she hears about what novel from Lady Robert and Mr. Hastings?
(a) Emma.
(b) Northanger Abbey.
(c) Persuasion.
(d) Pride and Prejudice.

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

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

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

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

6. Frank's visit is delayed by what?
(a) Army business.
(b) Naval business.
(c) The weather.
(d) Family business.

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

8. She reads William Cowper's __________________ and Boswell's "Life of Johnson".
(a) Yardley-Oak.
(b) Olney Hymns.
(c) Epitaph on a Hare.
(d) Sacred Harp.

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

10. Jane writes James Stanier Clarke advising that a copy of "Emma" is to be sent to whom, care of James Stanier Clarke?
(a) The king.
(b) His mother.
(c) John Murray.
(d) The prince regent.

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

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

13. Jane writes to her niece, Fanny Knight, declaring that she knows that Fanny is not what?
(a) Well.
(b) Getting married.
(c) In love.
(d) Happy.

14. 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) England.
(b) America.
(c) Germany.
(d) France.

15. Jane yearns to see whose exhibition as well?
(a) Sir Jacob Riley.
(b) Sir James Rowland's.
(c) Sir John Raymer.
(d) Sir Joshua Reynold's.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. She accepts an invitation to visit who and wants Cassandra to join her there?

3. Why does Jane lament Fanny's pending marriage?

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

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

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