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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 weather turns violent.
(d) The group gets lost.

3. Where is Mr. Tilney's family based?
(a) Yorkshire.
(b) Lincolnshire.
(c) Derbyshire.
(d) Gloucestershire.

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

5. What does John attempt to sell Henry at the ball in Chapter 10?
(a) A set of riding gear.
(b) A carriage.
(c) A set of cufflinks.
(d) A horse.

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

7. What does Mrs. Allen ask Catherine to take out of her sleeve?
(a) A feather.
(b) A stray thread.
(c) A pin.
(d) A ribbon.

8. Roughly how old is Mr. Tilney?
(a) Twenty to twenty-one years old.
(b) Twenty-two to twenty-three years old.
(c) Twenty-six to twenty-seven years old.
(d) Twenty-four to twenty-five years old.

9. What does Catherine do in the evening before attending the nightly dance?
(a) Takes a walk with Mrs. Allen.
(b) Repairs a tear in her dress.
(c) Writes a letter to her parents.
(d) Reads her book.

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

11. 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.

12. How many children do Catherine's parents have?
(a) Ten.
(b) Two.
(c) Seven.
(d) Four.

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

14. How much older is Isabella than Catherine?
(a) Four years older.
(b) Three years older.
(c) Two years older.
(d) Six years older.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Isabella already know of Catherine?

3. Who taught Catherine writing and accounts?

4. How do Mrs. Allen and Mrs. Thorpe know each other?

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

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