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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Isabella feel that Miss Andrews is lacking?
(a) Self-confidence.
(b) Kindness.
(c) Beauty.
(d) Animation.

3. What is Mrs. Allen's passion?
(a) Equestrianism.
(b) Archery.
(c) Fashion.
(d) Match-making.

4. Who taught Catherine writing and accounts?
(a) Her math tutor.
(b) Mrs. Morland.
(c) Mrs. Allen.
(d) Mr. Morland.

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

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

7. When conversing, what advantage does Mrs. Thorpe have over Mrs. Allen?
(a) Mrs. Thorpe has a new silk dress to brag of.
(b) Mrs. Thorpe has a new carriage to brag of.
(c) Mrs. Thorpe has a fortune to brag of.
(d) Mrs. Thorpe has children to brag of.

8. At the dance in Chapter 8, who is Catherine's only company for most of the evening?
(a) Isabella.
(b) Mrs. Thorpe and Mrs. Allen.
(c) Nobody.
(d) Mr. Tilney.

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

10. Where does John Thorpe offer to take Catherine in his carriage?
(a) Back home to Fullerton.
(b) To Lansdown Hill
(c) To the nightly ball.
(d) To Oxford.

11. 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.

12. What is the name of the street where Catherine and the Allens stay?
(a) Balmoral Street.
(b) Pulteney Street.
(c) Denmark Street.
(d) Windsor Street.

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

14. Who is James Morland?
(a) Isabella's fiance.
(b) Catherine's uncle.
(c) Catherine's older brother.
(d) Catherine's cousin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much older is Isabella than Catherine?

2. Where is Mr. Tilney's family based?

3. How much money did Mr. Morland give Catherine before she left?

4. What does John attempt to sell Henry at the ball in Chapter 10?

5. Who taught Catherine French?

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