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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When asked what she thinks of John Thorpe, how does Catherine respond?
(a) Catherine lies by claiming to like him very much.
(b) Catherine changes the subject to avoid answering.
(c) Catherine refers to him as an oaffish braggart.
(d) Catherine smiles and calls him a true gentleman.

4. Why does Mrs. Allen not accompany Mr. Allen to the pump-room in Chapter 11?
(a) It is too cold outside.
(b) It is too dirty outside.
(c) Mrs. Allen does not like the pump-room.
(d) It is raining outside.

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

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

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

8. What busy street is encountered at the beginning of Chapter 7?
(a) Victoria Street.
(b) Cheap Street.
(c) High Street.
(d) Carriage Street.

9. How old is Catherine at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Seventeen.
(d) Nineteen.

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

11. What aspect of the trip itinerary interests Catherine?
(a) The dances in Bristol.
(b) A visit to Blaize Castle.
(c) The country view outside Kingsweston.
(d) Dining in Clifton.

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

13. How does Catherine describe her ideal man physically?
(a) Green eyes that sparkle and dark, curly hair.
(b) Blond hair and a fleckly complexion.
(c) Brown skin with dark eyes and rather dark hair.
(d) Fair hair and fair skin.

14. Who taught Catherine French?
(a) Mrs. Allen.
(b) Mr. Morland.
(c) Catherine's older brother.
(d) Mrs. Morland.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10, where does Catherine go one afternoon with hopes of encountering Miss Tilney?

2. When Catherine refuses a dance, what does John Thorpe offer to show her?

3. How do James and John know each other?

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

5. What is the name of the village in which Catherine lives with her family?

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