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

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

3. Jane praises Anna's manuscript, comparing it to Burney's ____________.

4. Henry is promoted and does not feel the loss of who so badly because he is used to being away from her?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jane write to Caroline Austen?

2. What does Jane have to say about Anna's book?

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

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

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

6. What makes Jane happy, regarding her novels?

7. What correspondence takes place between Jane and James Stanier Clarke?

8. What does Jane say about Mr. Crabbe?

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

10. Why is Jane determined to raise money?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jane sends copies of her book to various individuals.

Part 1) To whom does she send copies of her books? Why does she do this? How does she benefit from this?

Part 2) What are the opinions of Jane's books? Why do you believe people feel this way about her books?

Part 3) To whom would you send a book you had written? Why?

Essay Topic 2

A great deal can be learned about Jane Austen from reading these letters.

Part 1) Name four things that can be learned about Jane from reading her letters. How might she compare to other women at this time?

Part 2) How does she compare to people today? Can a reader today relate to Jane's life? Why or why not?

Part 3) What could be learned about you by reading your e-mails, instant messages, voicemails, etc.?

Essay Topic 3

Jane travels a great deal.

Part 1) Describe the places she travels. How does she come by these opportunities to travel?

Part 2) What do these trips reveal about her family's social status? What do they also reveal about Jane?

Part 3) On what vacations and trips have you been? What did you think about traveling? How does this compare to Jane's experiences?

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