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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the close of Chapter 10, what have Eleanor and Henry invited Catherine to do?
(a) To visit their home.
(b) To join them at the theatre.
(c) To join them on a country walk.
(d) To take a carriage ride.

2. What does John attempt to sell Henry at the ball in Chapter 10?
(a) A carriage.
(b) A set of riding gear.
(c) A set of cufflinks.
(d) A horse.

3. Who does Mrs. Allen wish was at the ball?
(a) The Drews.
(b) The Skinners.
(c) The Pattersons.
(d) The Brightons.

4. After breakfast, what does Catherine resolve to do until one o'clock?
(a) Read her book.
(b) Write letters.
(c) Walk outdoors.
(d) Chat with Mrs. Allen.

5. Why does Catherine turn down Mr. Tilney's invitation to dance?
(a) Catherine must wait for John Thorpe to return.
(b) Catherine does not want to encourage Mr. Tilney's affection.
(c) Catherine would rather sit and have a conversation.
(d) Catherine is embarrassed by her dancing.

6. What separates Catherine and Isabella for a time at the ball?
(a) Catherine goes outside for some fresh air.
(b) Isabella feels ill and sits quietly in a corner.
(c) Isabella and James spend time in the tea-room.
(d) The girls dance in different sets.

7. How do James and John know each other?
(a) They met recently at a ball.
(b) They are childhood friends.
(c) They have a mutual friend in Bath.
(d) They attend school together.

8. What does Isabella feel that Miss Andrews is lacking?
(a) Self-confidence.
(b) Kindness.
(c) Beauty.
(d) Animation.

9. Who does Catherine see speaking with General Tilney?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Mr. Allen.
(c) Isabella.
(d) John Thorpe.

10. What do Mrs. Allen and Catherine have to do before attending a ball?
(a) Shop for garments to wear to the ball.
(b) Write to acquaintances who will be attending the ball.
(c) Visit a hair salon.
(d) Reserve a carriage.

11. Why is the trip to Bristol called off?
(a) The group gets lost.
(b) The weather turns violent.
(c) The road is blocked by sheep.
(d) It is too late in the day to continue on.

12. How old is Catherine at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Seventeen.
(d) Nineteen.

13. At the beginning of Chapter 10, where have the Allens, Thorpes and Morlands met?
(a) In the street.
(b) At the tea-room.
(c) At the theatre.
(d) At the pump-room.

14. Who taught Catherine writing and accounts?
(a) Mrs. Allen.
(b) Her math tutor.
(c) Mr. Morland.
(d) Mrs. Morland.

15. Upon their arrival at Upper Rooms, where does Mr.Allen go directly?
(a) The washroom.
(b) The tea-room.
(c) The card-room.
(d) The veranda.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Allen ask Catherine to take out of her sleeve?

2. What does Mr. Tilney say the sexes are equal at?

3. After she leaves the Tilney home, who does Catherine see coming out soon after her?

4. Where is Mr. Tilney's family based?

5. How does Catherine describe her ideal man physically?

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