Northanger Abbey Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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Northanger Abbey Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Henry compare a country-dance?
(a) Marriage.
(b) Politics.
(c) A public hanging.
(d) Schoolyard games.

2. Who reports seeing two carriages waiting in the street after a rap draws her to the window?
(a) Mrs. Allen.
(b) Isabella.
(c) Catherine.
(d) Mr. Allen.

3. What advice does Mrs. Allen give Catherine for visiting the Tilneys?
(a) Catherine should go with Isabella.
(b) Catherine should wear white.
(c) Catherine should take a gift.
(d) Catherine should smile brightly.

4. John, James and Isabella arrive at the Allens' with what intention?
(a) To take Catherine to buy a dress.
(b) To take a trip to Claverton Down.
(c) To take Catherine to the pump-room.
(d) To take a walk around town.

5. Awaking the morning after the ball, what is the first wish of Catherine's heart?
(a) To meet Isabella for tea.
(b) To dance with Henry Tilney again.
(c) To become better acquainted with Eleanor Tilney.
(d) To read her novel before breakfast.

6. What does Catherine fear General Tilney dislikes about her?
(a) Her friends.
(b) Her family.
(c) Her wealth.
(d) Her appearance.

7. What is General Tilney's reported opinion of Catherine?
(a) That she should keep her distance from his son.
(b) That her appearance is lacking.
(c) That she is the finest girl in Bath.
(d) That she is a fine companion for his daughter.

8. In Chapter 9, while riding in the carriage, what topics of conversation arise between Catherine and John?
(a) The weather and Catherine's parents.
(b) Catherine's love for Oxford and books.
(c) Mr. Allen, riches and alcohol.
(d) James' affection for Isabella and marriages.

9. How do Mrs. Allen and Mrs. Thorpe know each other?
(a) They were neighbors growing up.
(b) Mrs. Thorpe was once engaged to Mr. Allen.
(c) They went to school together.
(d) They attend the same church.

10. When conversing, what advantage does Mrs. Thorpe have over Mrs. Allen?
(a) Mrs. Thorpe has a fortune to brag of.
(b) Mrs. Thorpe has a new carriage to brag of.
(c) Mrs. Thorpe has a new silk dress to brag of.
(d) Mrs. Thorpe has children to brag of.

11. Who taught Catherine French?
(a) Catherine's older brother.
(b) Mrs. Allen.
(c) Mrs. Morland.
(d) Mr. Morland.

12. What is the name of the village in which Catherine lives with her family?
(a) Fullerton.
(b) Wiltshire.
(c) Sussex.
(d) Woodston.

13. At the close of Chapter 10, what have Eleanor and Henry invited Catherine to do?
(a) To visit their home.
(b) To take a carriage ride.
(c) To join them at the theatre.
(d) To join them on a country walk.

14. Who does Catherine aim to avoid at a ball she attends in Chapter 10?
(a) Mrs. Thorpe.
(b) Mrs. Hughes.
(c) Eleanor Tilney.
(d) John Thorpe.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did it take Catherine to learn the "Beggar's Petition"?

2. What town is to be the final destination of the Thorpes' and Morlands' trip?

3. What word does John Thorpe use to describe James' carriage?

4. With but a few exceptions, what is John's opinion of novels?

5. What color are the trimmings on the dress Catherine wears when she meets Mr. Tilney?

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