L1：
Lecture 1
第一题
What is the lecture mainly about?
ATypes of publishing arrangements that Jane Austen used during her career
BThe effects that Frances Burney’s publishing success had on Jane Austen
CHow the introduction of new publishing technology affected Jane Austen’s writing
DThe universal appeal of Jane Austen’s novels
第二题
Why does the professor mention an art exhibit?
ATo explain that artists often are not successful during their lifetime
BTo point out that Austen’s literary works have been interpreted in other art forms
CTo give an example of the enthusiasm shown by Austen’s modern fans
DTo help students imagine what English society was like in the early 1800s
第三题
According to the professor, what was one reason that Austen never sold her novels by subscription?
AIt would have prevented her from keeping all the rights to her book.
BIt would probably have led to fewer reviews in newspapers.
CAusten was not famous enough to do it successfully.
DAusten did not want to be associated with Burney.
第四题
According to the professor, what are two factors that made it difficult for book publishers to
make a profit in Jane Austen’s time? Select 2 answers
AOperating a printing press required a great deal of labor.
BPaper was an expensive material at the time.
CAdvertising new books was very time consuming.
DTransporting large numbers of books was difficult.
第五题
According to the professor, how did the publication of Pride and Prejudice affect the publication of Mansfield Park?
AThe money Austen received for Pride and Prejudice made it easier to publish Mansfield Park.
BThe reviews of Pride and Prejudice led Austen to change the story line of Mansfield Park.
CThe reputation established by Pride and Prejudice prompted book clubs to buy copies of Mansfield Park.
DThe success of Pride and Prejudice led Austen to take more risks when publishing Mansfield Park.
第六题
What does the professor imply about the profit-sharing method of book publication?
AThere is evidence that Austen discussed profit sharing with her publishers.
BThe profit-sharing method probably was not available to Austen.
CProfit sharing was the method preferred by most authors at the time.
DProfit sharing would have been the best way for Austen to make money from her books.
