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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does John Thorpe's company inspire in Catherine?
(a) Sleepiness.
(b) Anger.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Weariness.

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

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

5. Who does John Thorpe claim of Henry and Eleanor Tilney?
(a) That they are caring for their ailing father.
(b) That they will travel to Bristol too.
(c) That they have returned to Gloucestershire.
(d) That they have taken a trip out of Bath.

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

7. Who does Henry say is to blame for denying Catherine's visit at the Tilney home?
(a) His servant.
(b) His sister.
(c) He himself.
(d) His father.

8. What does Catherine learn about Henry's mother from Mrs. Allen?
(a) That she is most likely deceased.
(b) That she is from a poor family.
(c) That she too is in Bath.
(d) That she has been missing for 2 years.

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

10. To what does Henry compare a country-dance?
(a) Schoolyard games.
(b) Politics.
(c) Marriage.
(d) A public hanging.

11. What does Isabella write a list of for Catherine?
(a) A list of things to do that day.
(b) A list of Isabella's favorite things.
(c) A list of places to visit in Bath.
(d) A list of books to read.

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

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

14. 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 too cold outside.
(c) It is raining outside.
(d) It is too dirty outside.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Allen call a disagreeable thing to carry?

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

3. What does Isabella feel that Miss Andrews is lacking?

4. What color are the trimmings on the dress Catherine wears when she meets Mr. Tilney?

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

(see the answer keys)

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