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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How much money did Mr. Morland give Catherine before she left?
(a) Ten guineas.
(b) Twenty guineas.
(c) Five pounds.
(d) Fifty pounds.

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

5. What courtesy do Isabelle and James grant Catherine at the dance?
(a) They arrange a dance with Mr. Tilney.
(b) They keep John away for as long as possible.
(c) They delay dancing so as not to leave her on her own.
(d) They let her have the best seat from which to watch for Mr. Tilney.

6. In Chapter 9, while riding in the carriage, what topics of conversation arise between Catherine and John?
(a) Mr. Allen, riches and alcohol.
(b) The weather and Catherine's parents.
(c) Catherine's love for Oxford and books.
(d) James' affection for Isabella and marriages.

7. After she leaves the Tilney home, who does Catherine see coming out soon after her?
(a) Mrs. Hughes.
(b) General Tilney.
(c) Henry.
(d) Eleanor.

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

9. According to Catherine, why should Isabella not persuade her to feel so much for Mr. Tilney?
(a) Catherine is unsure of her feelings for Mr. Tilney.
(b) Mr. Tilney's feelings are unknown.
(c) Mr. Tilney's social status is unknown.
(d) Catherine may never see Mr. Tilney again.

10. What does Catherine fear General Tilney dislikes about her?
(a) Her family.
(b) Her appearance.
(c) Her friends.
(d) Her wealth.

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

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

13. What part of Udolpho does Catherine read to before meeting Isabella in Chapter 6?
(a) The part with the witch.
(b) The part with the strange letter.
(c) The part with the black veil.
(d) The part with the mystery box.

14. Where does John Thorpe disappear to when the group arrives at the dance?
(a) John accompanies his mother to the tea-room.
(b) John goes to the card-room to talk to a friend.
(c) John disappears into the crowd without explanation.
(d) John leaves, concerned about the health of his horse.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What separates Catherine and Isabella for a time at the ball?

2. What is Mrs. Allen's passion?

3. After breakfast, what does Catherine resolve to do until one o'clock?

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

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

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