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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Catherine aim to avoid at a ball she attends in Chapter 10?
(a) Mrs. Thorpe.
(b) Mrs. Hughes.
(c) Eleanor Tilney.
(d) John Thorpe.

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

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

4. What word does John Thorpe use to describe James' carriage?
(a) Tittuppy.
(b) Poplolly.
(c) Hoddy-doddy.
(d) Gardyloo.

5. What does Catherine do when she spots the Tilneys in the street?
(a) Catherine waves to them.
(b) Catherine jumps off the carriage.
(c) Catherine tries to hide from their view.
(d) Catherine begs for John to stop the carriage.

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

7. How do Mrs. Allen and Mrs. Thorpe know each other?
(a) They attend the same church.
(b) They were neighbors growing up.
(c) They went to school together.
(d) Mrs. Thorpe was once engaged to Mr. Allen.

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

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

10. Who reports seeing two carriages waiting in the street after a rap draws her to the window?
(a) Mrs. Allen.
(b) Isabella.
(c) Mr. Allen.
(d) Catherine.

11. What does Isabella see in a shop window on Milsom Street that she thinks is pretty?
(a) A hat.
(b) A pair of gloves.
(c) A dress.
(d) A scarf.

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

13. How long is Catherine to go to Bath for?
(a) Six weeks.
(b) Two months.
(c) Twelve weeks.
(d) Two weeks.

14. How long did it take Catherine to learn the "Beggar's Petition"?
(a) One week.
(b) Three months.
(c) Eight weeks.
(d) One month.

15. How does Catherine feel while in the tea-room at Upper Rooms?
(a) Energetic.
(b) Uncomfortable.
(c) Exposed.
(d) Excited.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Catherine react when she spots Mr. Tilney at the dance?

2. Where does John Thorpe disappear to when the group arrives at the dance?

3. What advice does Mrs. Allen give Catherine for visiting the Tilneys?

4. What is it said that Catherine's family are not in the habit of doing in order to increase their importance?

5. According to Catherine, why should Isabella not persuade her to feel so much for Mr. Tilney?

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