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Jane Austen Quiz

Do you have enough sense and sensibility about a certain famous British author? Take the Jane Austen quiz from eNotes to find out! Contains ten questions about the life and legacy of the author of Pride and Prejudice, Emma, and other beloved novels.

  1. Austen's early work, "Lady Susan" is an ___________ novel.

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  2. Who burned most of Austen's letters?

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  3. Which of the following was Austen's first published novel?

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  4. Which of Austen's novels is a satire on the popular gothic novels of her era?

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  5. What do Jane Austen fans call themselves?

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  6. How many novels did Austen pen?

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  7. True or False: There is very little biographical information on Jane Austen

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  8. True or False: Jane Austen's family was not "landed gentry"

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  9. How old was Austen when she died?

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  10. Which of the following novels was published posthumously?

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