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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Catherine see in front of the Tilney pew at church?
(a) A statue of a Tilney ancestor.
(b) A plaque acknowledging General Tilney's patronage.
(c) A monument to the memory of Mrs. Tilney.
(d) A bouquet of black roses.

2. At the beginning of Chapter 18, where does Catherine meet Isabella?
(a) At the Allens' residence.
(b) Along the river's edge.
(c) In a shop.
(d) The pump-room.

3. Where is John Thorpe headed when he leaves in Chapter 15?
(a) Fullerton.
(b) Gloucestershire.
(c) London.
(d) Oxford.

4. What does Isabella say of James in her letter to Catherine in Chapter 26?
(a) James is the victim of a serious misunderstanding.
(b) James must forgive her for her indiscretions.
(c) James should forget their union immediately.
(d) James has too soft a heart.

5. What does Isabella's letter from John state within?
(a) That John will be returning in a month's time.
(b) That John intends to ask for Catherine's hand in marriage.
(c) That John has married an acquaintance from London.
(d) That John will remain in London indefinitely.

6. What does Mrs. Allen regret not being able to send with James back to Fullerton?
(a) An account of Catherine's stay in Bath.
(b) A letter for Mrs. Morland.
(c) Her well wishes for the Morlands.
(d) The scarf she knitted for the youngest Morland.

7. Besides Henry Tilney, what is Catherine's passion?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Ancient edifices.
(c) Horses.
(d) Cake.

8. Where does Catherine refuse to go at the beginning of Chapter 13?
(a) Fullerton.
(b) London.
(c) Clifton.
(d) Northanger Abbey.

9. Who does Isabella dance with in spite of her engagement?
(a) General Tilney.
(b) Henry Tilney.
(c) Numerous men.
(d) Captain Tilney.

10. After a month has passed, how much longer does Eleanor extend Catherine's invitation at Northanger Abbey?
(a) At least another month.
(b) Just under a month.
(c) Two months.
(d) A fortnight.

11. How far is Northanger Abbey from Bath?
(a) Twenty miles.
(b) Thirty miles.
(c) Seven miles.
(d) Twelve miles.

12. What wakes Catherine after her first night at Northanger Abbey?
(a) A bird in the window.
(b) General Tilney yelling at a servant.
(c) Eleanor knocking at the door.
(d) The housemaid opening her window shutters.

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

14. What about Mrs. Tilney's portrait surprised Catherine?
(a) The portrait was quite abstract.
(b) The portrait was in excellent condition.
(c) Mrs. Tilney was extremely fair.
(d) She cannot immediately see a resemblance in her children.

15. While admiring the view, what past-time is a topic of discussion with Catherine and Henry?
(a) Hunting.
(b) Painting.
(c) Singing.
(d) Drawing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Isabella beg Catherine to do in her letter in Chapter 26?

2. What does Catherine find in her room at Northanger Abbey?

3. What do Catherine and the General discuss at dinner?

4. What does Isabella say will be impossible at the evening festivities?

5. What is Catherine's reaction to the news conveyed in the letter from James?

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