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While looking around a cottage owned by his son, a man in this novel not-so-subtly tells the girl who his son likes, “it waits only for a lady’s taste.” Once a rainstorm seemingly cancels a plan to take a walk at noon, (-5[1])the protagonist of this novel is tricked into joining another group’s trip to Blaize Castle. (10[1])While searching around the room where she’s staying, the protagonist of this novel disappointingly finds a farrier’s bill and a laundry bill in a cabinet. While staying with the Allens, this novel’s protagonist befriends a woman who shares an interest in the novels (10[1])of Anne (10[1])Radcliffe. (10[1])The protagonist of this novel learns of the fickleness (-5[1])of Isabella Thorpe while staying with the Tilneys in their Gothic-style house. (10[1])For 10 points, name this novel about the naive Catherine Morland, written by Jane Austen. (10[1])■END■ (0[2])

ANSWER: Northanger Abbey
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Ian DewanKielCambridge C41-5
Michael KohnDurham AOxford C5610
Jacob RobertsonOxford AImperial B9910
Sam FooCambridge AImperial A10110
Ella WardeOxford BEdinburgh10210
Thomas HartWarwickBristol111-5
Andrew FisherSheffieldDurham B12310
Kevin FlanaganBristolWarwick13810
Ben LaFondCambridge BKCL1390
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