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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jane has tea with the Tilsons but is unable to go see a play because of what reason?

2. Jane praises her sister's ______________ writing in her last correspondence.

3. She praises Tom, mentioning that his only fault is what?

4. Mrs. Austen finds her deceased husband's _________________ and wants Frank to accept them.

5. Jane spends Tuesday in Bentinck Street with the Cookes, but she is unable to call on Miss Beckford because of what reason?

Short Essay Questions

1. On what does Jane update Cassandra?

2. Describe Jane's trip to Paragon.

3. Why does Jane thank Cassandra in her next letter?

4. What health news does Jane give in her letter?

5. What is said regarding Mr. Austen's death?

6. What does Jane tell Cassandra about the ball with fifty people in attendance?

7. What does Jane say about the events taking place in her life?

8. Why does Jane offer her former admirers to Mary? How does this situation end differently than she had initially expected?

9. What are Mrs. Austen and Jane's plans regarding their living situation?

10. Who dies in this section?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jane attends many social gatherings.

Part 1) Describe these social gatherings. What is her opinion of the various gatherings? Why does she feel this way?

Part 2) How important are these social gatherings to Jane? Why? How have social gatherings changed over time? How are they the same?

Part 3) Describe your own social gatherings. Why do you attend them? Do you enjoy them? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Jane Austen enjoys gossip.

Part 1) Describe this gossip. Why is this gossip included in many of her letters? What is her reason for telling others this gossip?

Part 2) How is this gossip like our own? How is it different?

Part 3) When have you gossiped? Why did you gossip? How does this help you relate to Jane?

Essay Topic 3

Jane is a successful author.

Part 1) What novels are described in her letters? What does she say about her work? What are the opinions of others?

Part 2) How might her life and the books she reads influence her writing? How has this helped her to become a successful writer?

Part 3) What did Jane do to promote her novels? How did this affect her popularity as a writer?

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