CLEAN : Tiny Bronte book, unseen for a century, goes on sale in New York

CLEAN : Tiny Bronte book, unseen for a century, goes on sale in New York

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English

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses a miniature manuscript by Charlotte Bronte, written when she was 13 in 1829. It was recently rediscovered after being hidden for over 100 years. The manuscript, smaller than a business card, contains 10 unpublished poems. It was preserved well due to being tucked in a book. The manuscript is now being sold on behalf of a private owner. This discovery opens a new chapter for Bronte scholarship, and soon the world will have the opportunity to view it.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the historical significance of the manuscript written by Charlotte Bronte?

It was written when she was 20 years old.

It was discovered in a museum.

It has been continuously published since 1829.

It had not been seen for over 100 years until recently.

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How was the manuscript preserved over the years?

It was stored in a digital format.

It was tucked into a book.

It was displayed in a gallery.

It was kept in a museum.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What content does the manuscript contain?

A collection of short stories.

10 unpublished poems.

A novel draft.

A series of letters.

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Why is the manuscript considered a new chapter for Bronte scholarship?

It contains previously published works.

It was co-authored with her siblings.

It was written in a foreign language.

It offers new insights into her early writing.

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What measures were taken to ensure the manuscript's preservation?

It was rewritten on new paper.

It was laminated.

It was kept away from moisture.

It was digitized.