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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 10, where does Catherine go one afternoon with hopes of encountering Miss Tilney?
(a) To a dress shop.
(b) To the theatre.
(c) The pump-room.
(d) On a country walk.

2. What does Mr. Tilney say the sexes are equal at?
(a) Cooking.
(b) Writing letters.
(c) Riding horses.
(d) Hunting.

3. Why does Mrs. Allen not accompany Mr. Allen to the pump-room in Chapter 11?
(a) Mrs. Allen does not like the pump-room.
(b) It is raining outside.
(c) It is too dirty outside.
(d) It is too cold outside.

4. What does Catherine decide when she sees her friends coming down the road for her in Chapter 11?
(a) Catherine decides to join them.
(b) Catherine decides she will pretend not to be home.
(c) Catherine decides she will not go with them.
(d) Catherine decides to go out and meet them.

5. How much older is Isabella than Catherine?
(a) Three years older.
(b) Six years older.
(c) Four years older.
(d) Two years older.

6. 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.

7. What is Mrs. Allen amazed at Mr. Tilney's knowledge of?
(a) Muslins.
(b) Music.
(c) Dances.
(d) Horse breeding.

8. What is it said that Catherine's family are not in the habit of doing in order to increase their importance?
(a) Telling lies.
(b) Making expensive purchases.
(c) Mixing with distinguished company.
(d) Engaging in political activities.

9. John, James and Isabella arrive at the Allens' with what intention?
(a) To take a trip to Claverton Down.
(b) To take a walk around town.
(c) To take Catherine to the pump-room.
(d) To take Catherine to buy a dress.

10. What is Mrs. Allen's passion?
(a) Equestrianism.
(b) Fashion.
(c) Match-making.
(d) Archery.

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

12. Who introduces Catherine to Mr. Tilney?
(a) Mr. Tilney introduces himself.
(b) Mr. Allen.
(c) Mrs. Allen.
(d) The master of the ceremonies.

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

14. Awaking the morning after the ball, what is the first wish of Catherine's heart?
(a) To dance with Henry Tilney again.
(b) To become better acquainted with Eleanor Tilney.
(c) To meet Isabella for tea.
(d) To read her novel before breakfast.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does John Thorpe claim of Henry and Eleanor Tilney?

2. How does John's horse lead the carriage?

3. Who does Henry say is to blame for denying Catherine's visit at the Tilney home?

4. Who does Mrs. Allen wish was at the ball?

5. While dancing with John, where does Catherine find herself looking?

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