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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 collection of documents does Catherine find in her room at Northanger Abbey?
(a) A letter of recommendation.
(b) Old love letters.
(c) An old manuscript.
(d) Old domestic bills.

2. What surprises Catherine about Mrs. Tilney's chambers?
(a) How vibrant they are.
(b) How messy they are.
(c) How tidy they are.
(d) How ordinary they are.

3. After the suspicions she had of General Tilney are revealed, what does Catherine fear?
(a) That Eleanor will avoid her.
(b) That Henry must despise her.
(c) That General Tilney will seek revenge.
(d) That Henry is lying.

4. What does Catherine imagine of Northanger Abbey?
(a) That it must be in poor condition.
(b) That it must be haunted.
(c) That it must be fashionably furnished.
(d) That it must be like a Gothic castle.

5. What does Catherine claim to have just learned to love?
(a) Hyacinths.
(b) Henry.
(c) Gothic novels.
(d) Long walks.

Short Answer Questions

1. By how long do the Allens extend their stay in Bath?

2. What does Catherine think of Isabella encouraging Capt. Tilney's attention?

3. What arrives for Catherine at the beginning of Chapter 15?

4. What does Catherine believe is the "wickedest thing in existence"?

5. Who does Isabella dance with in spite of her engagement?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the room that Catherine stays in at Northanger Abbey.

2. How does Northanger Abbey fail to meet Catherine's expectations?

3. Why does Henry believe a liking for flowers is healthy for women?

4. What does General Tilney do to Catherine in Chapter 28 that is considered very rude?

5. How does Isabella justify dancing with Captain Tilney?

6. Why was Mrs. Allen not happy at the news of James' engagement and return to Fullerton?

7. What effect does the weather have on Catherine's first night at the Abbey?

8. Why does Catherine decide to visit Mrs. Tilney's chambers alone?

9. Why doesn't Catherine like historical books?

10. What about her dinner with the Tilneys caused Catherine disappointment?

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