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Washington Square Quiz

Henry James
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Washington Square Quiz

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1)

What does Catherine hope to accomplish? (from Chapters 9-12)

Soften her father's reaction to buying a horse..
Soften her father's reaction to her taking a loan out.
Soften her father's reaction to her moving out.
Soften her father's reaction to their engagement.
2)

To whom did Dr. Sloper bequest his money? (from Chapters 32-35)

To Mrs. Penniman.
To hospitals and asylums.
To Catherine.
To Mrs. Almond.
3)

Who does Dr. Sloper visit in Chapter 13? (from Chapters 13-17)

His sister, Mrs Almond.
Mr. Townsend.
His sister, Mrs. Penniman.
Mrs. Montgomery.
4)

What does the person Mr. Townsend meets do in response to his visit? (from Chapters 9-12)

Sends Mrs Penniman to wait.
Keeps Catherine in her room.
Sneaks out of the house.
Remains alone all day.
5)

With what is Dr. Sloper annoyed in Chapter 15? (from Chapters 13-17)

Mrs. Almond's overbearing comments about Catherine.
Mrs. Penniman's involvement with Mr. Townsend.
Catherine's commitment to Mr. Townsend.
Catherine always talking about Mr. Townsend.
6)

What does Catherine do at the start of Chapter 18? (from Chapters 18-22)

Go talk to her aunt.
Go talk to her father.
Go talk to her cousin.
Go talk to Mr. Townsend.
7)

What promise does Catherine refuse to make to her father? (from Chapters 32-35)

That she will not marry.
That she will not give money away.
That she will not contest the will.
That she will not marry Mr. Townsend upon his death.
8)

Where is Mr Townsend in Chapter 34? (from Chapters 32-35)

At Washington Square.
In a hotel.
At Marian's house.
At Mrs. Penniman's house.
9)

What does Mrs. Penniman encourage Catherine to forgo? (from Chapters 13-17)

Mr. Townsend's refusal to marry without her father's consent.
Her father's will.
Her father's advice.
Her father's consent.
10)

What does Dr Sloper request in Chapter 13? (from Chapters 13-17)

That Mrs. Montgomery come to see him at his practice.
That Mrs. Almond prevent Mr. Townsend from staying at her house.
To meet with Mrs. Montgomery.
To meet Mr. Townsend privately.
11)

Why does Mr. Townsend turn down Catherine's suggestion? (from Chapters 23-27)

He does not want to disgrace her family.
He does not want to marry her.
He does not want to move in without a wedding.
He does not want to anger her father.
12)

What does Mrs. Penniman think of Catherine? (from Chapters 18-22)

She is being too easy on her father.
She is not being honest enough.
She is being too easy on Mr. Townsend.
She is not following through on her commitment to Mr. Townsend.
13)

What does Dr. Sloper assure Mrs Montgomery? (from Chapters 13-17)

That her house will be fixed.
That he will not allow his daughter to marry Mr. Townsend.
That her brother will not bother her again.
That her children will go to college.
14)

What does Mrs. Penniman assume considering Catherine's behavior? (from Chapters 28-31)

That Mr. Townsend ended their engagement.
That Mr. Townsend has left without warning.
That Mr. Townsend has been courting multiple women.
That Mr. Townsend is marrying another.
15)

What does Mr. Townsend suggest doing to impress the person he is meeting? (from Chapters 9-12)

Become his apprentice.
Go back to school.
Return the horse Catherine gave him.
Work a lowly job.
16)

How does Catherine react when speaking to Mrs Penniman upon her return? (from Chapters 23-27)

Angry and jealous.
Depressed.
Jealous.
Angry.
17)

What does Catherine refuse to do in Chapter 30? (from Chapters 28-31)

Share her misery with Mrs. Penniman.
Share her misery with her father.
Share her misery with her cousin.
Share her misery with her best friend.
18)

Why does Catherine want to leave the house? (from Chapters 18-22)

She can't stand Mrs. Penniman's interference.
She wants to to live with Mr. Townsend out of wedlock.
She doesn't want to follow her father's rules anymore.
She doesn't want to live with Mrs. Penniman.
19)

From whom does Catherine accept a proposal? (from Chapters 32-35)

Mr. Creddy.
Nobody.
Mr. Tomson.
Mr. Anderson.
20)

Where was Mr. Townsend married according to Mrs Penniman? (from Chapters 32-35)

Africa.
Europe.
Asia.
The West Coast.
21)

What does Mrs Penniman encourage Catherine to do? (from Chapters 13-17)

Continue to send love letters.
Continue to send messages through Mrs. Penniman.
Continue to persuade her father.
Continue to see Mr. Townsend.
22)

Where are Catherine and her father after 6 months in Europe? (from Chapters 23-27)

In the Alps.
In Madrid.
In Greece.
In Rome.
23)

Who forbids Mrs Penniman to interfere? (from Chapters 18-22)

Mrs. Almond.
Mr. Townsend.
Dr. Sloper.
Catherine.
24)

What is Catherine pleased to learn from Mrs. Penniman? (from Chapters 23-27)

That Mr. Townsend chose a wedding date.
That Mr. Townsend has secured a new residence.
That Mr. Townsend entered into a business partnership with another man.
That Mr. Townsend chose a church for their wedding.
25)

What does Catherine try to do, but fails? (from Chapters 9-12)

Make her father change his mind.
Rent an appartment.
Take a loan out.
Buy a horse.
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