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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) It is raining outside.
(d) Mrs. Allen does not like the pump-room.

2. How did Isabella already know of Catherine?
(a) Isabella had seen Catherine at the bookstore a few days prior.
(b) Isabella is acquainted with Catherine's brother.
(c) Isabella met Catherine the night before.
(d) Isabella heard of Catherine through Mr. Tilney.

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

4. What is General Tilney's reported opinion of Catherine?
(a) That she is the finest girl in Bath.
(b) That her appearance is lacking.
(c) That she should keep her distance from his son.
(d) That she is a fine companion for his daughter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much older is Isabella than Catherine?

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

3. How long did it take Catherine to learn the "Beggar's Petition"?

4. When asked what she thinks of John Thorpe, how does Catherine respond?

5. How long did Isabella have to wait for Catherine at the pump-rooms in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Catherine invited to Bath with the Allens?

2. Describe Mrs. Thorpe's daughters.

3. What does Catherine tell Mr. Tilney she does not do, and how does he react?

4. How is the character of Mrs. Allen described in Chapter 9?

5. How does Isabella already know of Catherine?

6. What comment does Austen make about fashion?

7. How do Isabella and James know each other?

8. Who do Catherine and Isabella meet on the streets at the beginning of Chapter 7?

9. As Catherine is leaving Bath in John's carriage, what happens when she spots the Tilneys in the street?

10. What misunderstanding does John apparently have of the Morland family?

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