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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 24 and 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Catherine turn down Mr. Tilney's invitation to dance?
(a) Catherine is embarrassed by her dancing.
(b) Catherine must wait for John Thorpe to return.
(c) Catherine would rather sit and have a conversation.
(d) Catherine does not want to encourage Mr. Tilney's affection.

2. What is Catherine told was the cause of Mrs. Tilney's death?
(a) Small pox.
(b) A bilious fever.
(c) A broken heart.
(d) Pneumonia.

3. When asked what she thinks of John Thorpe, how does Catherine respond?
(a) Catherine refers to him as an oaffish braggart.
(b) Catherine changes the subject to avoid answering.
(c) Catherine lies by claiming to like him very much.
(d) Catherine smiles and calls him a true gentleman.

4. What courtesy do Isabelle and James grant Catherine at the dance?
(a) They let her have the best seat from which to watch for Mr. Tilney.
(b) They keep John away for as long as possible.
(c) They delay dancing so as not to leave her on her own.
(d) They arrange a dance with Mr. Tilney.

5. Where do Catherine, Eleanor and Henry go for their walk?
(a) Woodston.
(b) Clifton.
(c) Beechen Cliff.
(d) Fullerton.

Short Answer Questions

1. While admiring the view, what past-time is a topic of discussion with Catherine and Henry?

2. Where does Catherine refuse to go at the beginning of Chapter 13?

3. When Catherine retires to her room at Northanger Abbey to consider the news from James, why does she feel obliged to immediately leave it again?

4. What was Isabella's first impression of John?

5. What does Isabella suggest Catherine do to break her engagement with Eleanor?

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