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Who confessed that the woman's gift was finer than his own?
Who confessed that the woman's gift was finer than his own?
- Marlowe
- Webster
- Scott (correct)
- Jonson
Why is the mistaken idea that the woman was alone in her literary world?
Why is the mistaken idea that the woman was alone in her literary world?
- Her work was not valuable
- She overshadowed her contemporaries (correct)
- She was not Shakespearean
- She had no peers
What does the text suggest about the woman's status among her contemporaries?
What does the text suggest about the woman's status among her contemporaries?
- She was not Shakespearean
- Her work was less valuable because of her contemporaries
- She was first among her peers, like Shakespeare (correct)
- She was the only talented writer of her time
Where was Jane Austen born?
Where was Jane Austen born?
In which county did Jane Austen grow up?
In which county did Jane Austen grow up?
What was the nature of life in provincial towns during Jane Austen's time?
What was the nature of life in provincial towns during Jane Austen's time?
How was Jane Austen's literary recognition during her time described?
How was Jane Austen's literary recognition during her time described?
What aspect of society do Jane Austen's novels often explore?
What aspect of society do Jane Austen's novels often explore?
In Jane Austen's works, what is the significance of marriage often portrayed as?
In Jane Austen's works, what is the significance of marriage often portrayed as?
Which theme in Jane Austen's novels involves her heroines challenging the societal norms of the time?
Which theme in Jane Austen's novels involves her heroines challenging the societal norms of the time?
What do Austen's characters often subvert in their pursuit of love according to the text?
What do Austen's characters often subvert in their pursuit of love according to the text?
Which aspect of Jane Austen's novels celebrates social advancement through hard work and moral character?
Which aspect of Jane Austen's novels celebrates social advancement through hard work and moral character?
What does education represent in Jane Austen's novels according to the text?
What does education represent in Jane Austen's novels according to the text?
Which character in Jane Austen's works undergoes a transformation in their understanding of humility and empathy?
Which character in Jane Austen's works undergoes a transformation in their understanding of humility and empathy?
In which novel does a character learn the importance of self-reflection, humility, and the power of love through courtship?
In which novel does a character learn the importance of self-reflection, humility, and the power of love through courtship?
Who among the characters represents a balanced and moral figure that helps another character grow through mistakes?
Who among the characters represents a balanced and moral figure that helps another character grow through mistakes?
Which character emphasizes the importance of individuality and self-reflection to another character?
Which character emphasizes the importance of individuality and self-reflection to another character?
In which novel does a character learn about resilience, self-discovery, and the power of second chances?
In which novel does a character learn about resilience, self-discovery, and the power of second chances?
Which character embodies the traits of intelligence, independence, and challenging societal norms in Austen's works?
Which character embodies the traits of intelligence, independence, and challenging societal norms in Austen's works?
