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The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness

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Candor

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Vulgar display, esp. of wealth, to impress

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Ostentation

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The state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried; something that causes annoyance, frustration, or worry

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Vexation

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A state of being pleasantly lost in ones thoughts; a daydream

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Reverie

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5
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Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail

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Fastidious

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6
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Behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; etiquette

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Decorum

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7
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Extremely unpleasant; repulsive

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Odious

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8
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Swiftness of movement

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Celerity

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9
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Georgian Era is named after the four kings _________

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George I-IV

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10
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Jane Austen lived during the reign of _______

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George III

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11
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_________- son takes George III’s role

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Regency

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12
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During George III reign

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American Revolution
French Revolution
Napoleonic Revolution
Industrial Revolution

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(Mid 18th century the middle of 19th century) classical style; order; Enlightenment/ Age of Reason

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Neoclassicism

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(Early 19th century) emotions painted in a bold, dramatic manner; return to nature; against science and reason

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Romanticism

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15
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________ most important painters of the Georgian era

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Constable and Turner

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16
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__________ was the title of the book before it was named Pride and Prejudice

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First Impressions

17
Q

________ paintings were less appreciated then ________ paintings

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Landscape

History

18
Q

Austen published her books _________

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Anonymously

19
Q

Advancement of men;______ _______ ______

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Military, church, law

20
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Advancement of women;__________

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Successful marriage

21
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Prime symbol of academic knowledge, was knowing _______ or ______

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Greek

Latin

22
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Primary role for men;________

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Provider

23
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Primary role for for women;________ ________ ________ ________

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Tend to children
Cook
Shop and sew
Housework

24
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Author telling the audience what a character is like

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Direct characterization

25
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Author showing the audience what kind of person a character is through the characters thoughts, words and deeds

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Indirect characterization

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