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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. She also states that she just found out that Mr. Crabbe was married when what happened?
(a) His wife divorced him.
(b) His wife arrived.
(c) His wife called.
(d) His wife died.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Jane not impressed with "The Farmer's Wife?"

2. Jane plans to read Robert Southey's "Life of Nelson" for what reason?

3. Jane spends a comfortable hour where?

4. John Murray advises Jane of what?

5. Edward does well at Chawton with what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jane praise Mrs. West?

2. What does Jane say about Frank, Edward, Henry, and Charles?

3. What does Jane tell John Murray, in reference to her books?

4. What is taking place with many of Jane's family members at this time?

5. What does Fanny Knight do regarding Jane's book? What does Jane decide to tell Anna?

6. What does Jane say about the Cookes?

7. What does Jane have to say about David Garrick's play?

8. What does Jane say about her journey?

9. What are two books Jane reads at this time?

10. What makes Jane happy, regarding her novels?

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