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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. She states that she is done with Mr. Wildman because of what reason?

2. She is determined to raise money for what which is to be printed at her expense?

3. Jane is thrilled with the praise that she hears about what novel from Lady Robert and Mr. Hastings?

4. Jane makes ___________ pounds from the sale of the books and the sale of the copyright.

5. She discusses Sir Joshua Reynold's _______________ and Henry Aston Baker's collection, "Triumph of Perspective".

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jane praise Mrs. West?

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

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

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

5. Why is Jane determined to raise money?

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

7. What does Jane say about Mr. Crabbe?

8. How is Henry feeling at this point?

9. What does Jane say about her journey?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Jane enjoys reading.

Part 1) Describe five of the books she has read. What might these book have in common?

Part 2) Why does Jane mention books she has read? Why is this something important for her to tell others?

Part 3) What might these books reveal about her? What do the books you read reveal about you?

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