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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Dr. Sloper marry Miss Catherine Harrington?
(a) Because of a religious obligation.
(b) For money.
(c) For love.
(d) Because of a family obligation.

2. When does Dr. Sloper marry Miss Catherine Harrington?
(a) In the 1830's.
(b) In the 1810's.
(c) In the 1840's.
(d) In the 1820's.

3. What does Catherine fear in Chapter 10?
(a) Upsetting Mr. Townsend.
(b) Upsetting her father.
(c) Upsetting Mrs. Penniman.
(d) Telling her father she married Mr. Townsend.

4. What does Dr. Sloper pledge to Mrs. Montgomery?
(a) Money.
(b) Work on her home.
(c) His support.
(d) A horse.

5. Of what does Mr. Townsend say he took charge?
(a) His sister's mortgage.
(b) His sister's financials.
(c) His niece's and nephew's education.
(d) His niece and nephew's play time.

6. What does Mrs Penniman tell Catherine?
(a) That Mr. Townsend is having second thoughts.
(b) That Mr. Townsend still wants to marry her.
(c) That Mr. Townsend is going to get a job.
(d) That Mr. Townsend wants her money.

7. With whom does Dr Sloper want to talk?
(a) Mr. Townsend.
(b) His sister.
(c) His brother-in-law.
(d) His nephew.

8. When does Catherine speak to her father in Chapter 11?
(a) At breakfast.
(b) At tea time.
(c) During lunch.
(d) At night.

9. Who does Dr. Sloper tease in Chapter 6?
(a) Mr. Townsend.
(b) His daughter.
(c) His sister, Mrs. Almond.
(d) His sister, Mrs. Penniman.

10. What does Catherine want to do on behalf of Mr. Townsend?
(a) Take a loan.
(b) Talk to his sister.
(c) Talk to her father.
(d) Buy a horse.

11. What does Mrs Penniman think her advice would demonstrate to Dr. Sloper?
(a) That he is worthy of Catherine.
(b) That Mr. Townsend is not interested in Catherine.
(c) That he is insistent on marrying despite Dr. Sloper's words.
(d) That Mr. Townsend is not after Catherine's money.

12. How is Catherine towards others?
(a) Charming.
(b) Outspoken.
(c) Shy.
(d) Dismissive.

13. How long after giving birth to her daughter does Sloper's wife die?
(a) 4 weeks.
(b) 1 week.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 3 weeks.

14. Who does Mr. Townsend bring to meet Catherine?
(a) His sister.
(b) His brother-in-law.
(c) His son.
(d) His cousin.

15. Who introduces Catherine to Mr. Townsend?
(a) Her best friend, Caroline.
(b) Her cousin.
(c) Her aunt.
(d) Her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. From whom does Mr. Townsend receive sympathy?

2. How old is Catherine when she meets her first beau?

3. What does Catherine agree to do?

4. What does Dr. Sloper refuse to do?

5. When does Dr. Sloper's son die?

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