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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. On the way to Bath, what did Mrs. Allen fear she had done?
(a) Forgotten to write down the address of her acquaitance in Bath.
(b) Forgotten to write her contacts in Bath.
(c) Forgotten to pack her favorite necklace.
(d) Forgotten her clogs at the inn.

3. How does John's horse lead the carriage?
(a) Roughly with great speed.
(b) In a meandering way.
(c) Quietly and calmly.
(d) Exceedingly slowly.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Catherine at the beginning of the novel?

2. What word does John Thorpe use to describe James' carriage?

3. Of what skill does Catherine praise Henry to his sister?

4. To what does Henry compare a country-dance?

5. Why is Catherine not concerned by the fashionable young woman on Mr. Tilney's arm?

(see the answer key)

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