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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. At the close of Chapter 10, what have Eleanor and Henry invited Catherine to do?
(a) To join them on a country walk.
(b) To visit their home.
(c) To take a carriage ride.
(d) To join them at the theatre.

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

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. What is the weather like at the opening of Chapter 11?
(a) Snowy.
(b) Cloudy.
(c) Rainy.
(d) Clear.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who introduces Catherine to Mr. Tilney?

2. John, James and Isabella arrive at the Allens' with what intention?

3. Who does Henry say is to blame for denying Catherine's visit at the Tilney home?

4. Awaking the morning after the ball, what is the first wish of Catherine's heart?

5. Why does Mrs. Allen congratulate herself once in the tea-room?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 11, what is Catherine's main concern and why?

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

3. How did Catherine's family act on the day of her departure?

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

5. Does Mr. Tilney feel that women are better at writing than men?

6. What is strange about Isabella's behavior with the two men that show interest in the girls at the end of Chapter 6?

7. What comment does Austen make about fashion?

8. Why does Catherine leave the dance early?

9. What information does Mrs. Allen give Catherine about Henry's mother?

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

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