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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 spends a comfortable hour where?

2. 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?

3. She encourages Caroline to practice music but reminds her to do what?

4. Jane spends most of her time _________________ and anxiously awaiting Edward's arrival next Tuesday.

5. She is frightened at the thought that who wants to be introduced to her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jane say about the Cookes?

2. What makes Jane happy, regarding her novels?

3. What does Jane say about Charles? Why might she say this?

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

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

6. Why is Jane determined to raise money?

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

8. Why does Jane praise Mrs. West?

9. How is Henry feeling at this point?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Family is important to Jane.

Part 1) Describe Jane's family. How is each member important? Who is the most important? Why?

Part 2) How is this a theme of Jane's letters? Could it be a theme of her novels as well? Why or why not?

Part 3) Is family important to you? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Mr. Austen dies.

Part 1) What does Jane say about his death? How is the family affected by it? How does it change their lives?

Part 2) How are the deaths mentioned in these letters significant? What does it reveal about Jane and her life?

Part 3) How often do people today talk and think about death? How does this compare to Jane's period of time?

Essay Topic 3

Jane often talks about illness and the health of those around her.

Part 1) Describe four times when she has discussed someone's health. Why does she discuss this in her letters?

Part 2) What do these discussions reveal about life in the 1800s? Why is Jane so preoccupied with everyone's health?

Part 3) Do you discuss your health or the health of others on a regular basis? Why or why not?

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