Washington Square Quizzes

Washington Square Quiz 1

By John Burton · Last reviewed July 13, 2003

1 Where do Morris Townsend and Catherine Sloper first meet?

At Catherine's house

Europe

In Washington Square

At Marian's party
2 Who is Morris' cousin?

Arthur

Marian

Mrs. Montgomery

Elizabeth
3 When does Morris finally enjoy Dr. Sloper's wealth?

When Morris marries Catherine

When Dr. Sloper dies

When Dr. Sloper goes to Europe

When Lavinia changes Dr. Sloper's will
4 How many children does Mrs. Montgomery have?

Five

Two

Four

None of the above
5 What was Mrs. Catherine Sloper's most beautiful facial feature?

Eyes

Forehead

Teeth

Lips
6 Who tells Catherine: "I am not a very good man"?

Mr. Penniman

Austin Sloper

Arthur

Morris
7 How many times does Catherine accompany her father to Europe?

Twice

Three times

Once

Never
8 When does Catherine visit the seaside?

Immediately after her father's death

Immediately after her engagement

Immediately after Morris abandons her

Late summer
9 Who gives the advice that the important thing is "to act"?

Morris

Dr. Sloper

Lavinia

Aunt Almond
10 Before leaving for Philadelphia, where does Morris claim to be headed?

Boston

The West

New Orleans

Home
11 Who remembers the old saying that "fortune favors the brave"?

Catherine Sloper

Lavinia

Morris

Dr. Sloper
12 Who describes Dr. Sloper as "shockingly cold-hearted"?

Morris

Lavinia

Elizabeth

Catherine
13 What is Morris' principal (and confirmed) occupation?

Commodities Trader

Stockbroker

Tutor

Investor
14 Which character stands as an archetypal symbol of the early Republic?

Elizabeth Almond

Austin Sloper

Catherine Sloper

Catherine Harrington Sloper
15 What phrase does Catherine use to describe Morris, not long after she meets him?

A perfect stranger

A perfect gentleman

A perfect character

A perfect charmer
16 Which of the following characters served in the Navy?

Austin Sloper

Mr. Penniman

Morris Townsend

Arthur Townsend
17 How long did Dr. Sloper's son live?

Four days

One year

Three years

None of the above
18 Who becomes a "conservative" guardian of old customs?

Lavinia Penniman

Dr. Sloper

Catherine Sloper

Elizabeth Almond
19 At Marian's party, why does Dr. Sloper criticize Catherine?

Because she is still single

Because of her jealous attitude

Because her dress looks expensive

Because she is talking to Morris
20 Which character wears garish clothing including dresses with little bells attached?

Elizabeth

Marian

Lavinia

Catherine
21 What is Dr. Sloper's area of specialization?

Dentist

Surgeon

Family doctor

Phrenologist
22 What Latin motto of New York is translated by Arthur as "going higher"?

Eureka

Imperio

Excelsior

Vita brevis, ars longa
23 What did Lavinia's husband do for a living?

He was unemployed

Teacher

Banker

Clergy
24 Where in the Bowery does Lavinia meet Morris?

An oyster bar

A saloon

Outside a church

Morris' office
25 Morris claims that he will speculate on the futures of which crop?

Wheat

Corn

Tobacco

Cotton

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