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

2. She is determined to raise money for what which is to be printed at her expense?
(a) The second printing of "Sense and Sensibility"
(b) The first printing of "Persuasion."
(c) The first printing of "Sense and Sensibility."
(d) The second printing of "Persuasion."

3. Jane believes that Fanny likes him enough to marry, but not enough to do what?
(a) Marry now.
(b) Move.
(c) Wait.
(d) Stay married.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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.

2. Jane writes James-Edward Austen to congratulate him on what?

3. Jane writes to Anna Lefroy nee Austen that Mrs. Creed's opinion is now less important to her because of what reason?

4. Jane jokes that she is "rather in love" with whom?

5. Was Anna's manuscript ever completed or published?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jane write to Fanny Knight regarding Fanny's love interest?

2. What does Jane write to Anna Lefroy regarding Mrs. Creed?

3. What does Jane say about Mr. Haden's paraphrasing of "Merchant of Venice?"

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

5. Describe Jane's trip with Henry to Chawton.

6. What does Jane do at the end of this section? Why?

7. How is Henry feeling at this point?

8. Why does Jane praise Mrs. West?

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

10. What does Jane say about the Cookes?

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