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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. 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.

2. Jane makes ___________ pounds from the sale of the books and the sale of the copyright.
(a) Three hundred and fifty.
(b) One hundred and fifty.
(c) Four hundred and fifty.
(d) Two hundred and fifty.

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

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

5. Jane quips that she will comfort who?
(a) His children but not him.
(b) Him but not his children.
(c) His wife.
(d) No one in his family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jane praises Caroline's handwriting and what story?

2. She regrets that she is unlikely to visit Hendon, Anna's new home. Why can she not visit?

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

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. James Stanier Clarke tells Jane that he was appointed what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Jane do regarding Fanny's possible marriage?

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

4. What does Jane do regarding Anna's manuscript?

5. What does Jane say about the Cookes?

6. What does Jane write to Caroline Austen?

7. How is Henry feeling at this point?

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

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

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

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