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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. What motherly advice does Mrs. Morland give to Catherine before leaving for Bath?
(a) "If you find yourself faint, by all means, clear your dance card."
(b) "Leave the strenuous activities to the men and horses."
(c) "Be wary of straightforward men."
(d) "Always wrap yourself up very warm about the throat."

2. What part of Udolpho does Catherine read to before meeting Isabella in Chapter 6?
(a) The part with the strange letter.
(b) The part with the black veil.
(c) The part with the mystery box.
(d) The part with the witch.

3. What does Henry do when he spots Catherine at the theatre?
(a) Waves.
(b) Nods.
(c) Bows.
(d) Smiles.

4. According to Catherine, why should Isabella not persuade her to feel so much for Mr. Tilney?
(a) Mr. Tilney's feelings are unknown.
(b) Mr. Tilney's social status is unknown.
(c) Catherine is unsure of her feelings for Mr. Tilney.
(d) Catherine may never see Mr. Tilney again.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is General Tilney's reported opinion of Catherine?

2. When conversing, what advantage does Mrs. Thorpe have over Mrs. Allen?

3. How long is Catherine to go to Bath for?

4. What aspect of the trip itinerary interests Catherine?

5. Of what skill does Catherine praise Henry to his sister?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Catherine mortified following her visit to the Tilney home?

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

3. How do Isabella and James know each other?

4. What does the narrator tell the reader about Catherine's character at the start of Chapter 2?

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

6. Who does Catherine meet in Chapter 3?

7. What is the result of Catherine's conversation with Eleanor in the pump-room?

8. What explanation is given for Catherine being turned away at the Tilney home?

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

10. Describe Catherine at the age of seventeen.

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