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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jane tells Caroline that Mary Jane passed her time at Chawton pleasantly and is surprised about what?
(a) Mary Jane is returning home so soon.
(b) Cassy has not arrived yet.
(c) She does not miss writing.
(d) She does not miss Cassy as much as she expected she would.

2. 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) The prince regent.
(c) John Murray.
(d) His mother.

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

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

5. Jane receives a pleasing visit from whom, but is disappointed when he does not arrive on schedule?
(a) Frank Austen.
(b) Henry Austen.
(c) Edward Knight.
(d) Cassandra Austen.

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

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

8. 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 unkind.
(c) He is not "enough in love" with her niece.
(d) He is poor and rude.

9. Why is Jane not impressed with "The Farmer's Wife?"
(a) Because of all of the acting.
(b) Because of Miss S.'s monologue.
(c) Because of Miss S.'s dancing.
(d) Because of Miss S.'s singing and acting.

10. Based on the plot in Anna's book, Jane jokes that Ben, Anna's husband, was in love with who first?
(a) Mrs. Austen.
(b) Aunt Cassandra.
(c) Aunt Jane.
(d) Eliza.

11. Jane praises Eaton Stannard Barrett's "The Heroine" as being amusingly written in what style?
(a) The Pepys.
(b) The Evelyn.
(c) The Goldsmith.
(d) The Radcliffe.

12. Henry takes Jane to see _______________, and Jane is pleased at a small portrait of "Mrs. Bingley", like "Portrait of a Lady" by J. F. M. Huet-Villiers.
(a) The Exhibition in Spring Gardens.
(b) The Exhibition at Hyde Park.
(c) The Exhibition at London Tower.
(d) The Exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery.

13. Jane writes Charles that she is ill and what has made her worse?
(a) Her mother's worrying.
(b) Her inability to write.
(c) The cold weather.
(d) Her uncle's will.

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

15. Jane congratulates her niece on becoming what?
(a) An aunt.
(b) A godmother.
(c) A sister.
(d) A mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jane yearns to see whose exhibition as well?

2. Mr. John Murray, a London publisher, offers Jane how many pounds for "Emma" and the copyrights to "Mansfield Park" and "Sense and Sensibility?"

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

4. 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?

5. She is convinced that Mr. Papillon will soon do what?

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