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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. James Stanier Clarke tells Jane that he was appointed what?
(a) General.
(b) Speech writer.
(c) Chaplain.
(d) Head publicist.

6. Little Harriet is ill and the doctor states that she has what?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Water on the brain.
(c) Pneumonia.
(d) A fever.

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

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

9. 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.

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

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

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

13. Jane tells Cassandra that Henry is home and ___________ than she thought.
(a) Sicker.
(b) Healthier.
(c) Moodier.
(d) Happier.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Henry gives Jane a gift of _______ pounds, and she plans to buy poplin and send half to Cassandra.

2. Where do they plan to do this?

3. Fanny Knight's visit makes Jane quite happy and she notices that Fanny is affected by what?

4. Who is the most comfortable and successful member of the Austen family?

5. Jane believes that Fanny likes him enough to marry, but not enough to do what?

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