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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where do James and Isabella become engaged?
(a) Beechen Cliff.
(b) Clifton.
(c) Fullerton.
(d) Bath.

3. What does Catherine think of Isabella encouraging Capt. Tilney's attention?
(a) That Isabella is not the person Catherine thought she was.
(b) That Captain Tilney must be using trickery on her.
(c) That she must be doing so unconsciously.
(d) That Catherine must be overthinking things.

4. What do Catherine, Eleanor and the General do on Catherine's first morning at Northanger Abbey?
(a) Play cards.
(b) Tour the estate's gardens.
(c) Tour Mrs. Tilney's chambers.
(d) Go for a carriage ride.

5. What reassures Catherine of General Tilney's good intentions of her?
(a) His fondness of gift-giving.
(b) General Tilney repeatedly refers to Catherine as family.
(c) His constant attention and kindness.
(d) His opinion that Catherine would make a wonderful wife.

6. In Chapter 17, what does Catherine find herself occasionally fantasizing about?
(a) Being asked to dance by every man at the ball.
(b) Finding a haunted castle.
(c) Being engaged to Henry.
(d) Discovering a hidden passageway.

7. What does Catherine believe is the "wickedest thing in existence"?
(a) To marry without fortune.
(b) To never marry.
(c) To never be loved.
(d) To marry for money.

8. How is Captain Frederick Tilney described?
(a) Stout.
(b) Shy.
(c) Handsome.
(d) Loud.

9. What do Catherine and Henry discuss on the walk?
(a) Novels.
(b) Hunting.
(c) Fashion.
(d) The Monarchy.

10. How long will it be before James is financially able to marry?
(a) Five years.
(b) At least a year.
(c) Six months.
(d) Between two and three years.

11. What news does Catherine receive in her letter from James?
(a) That the engagement between James and Isabella is over.
(b) That James and Isabella are married.
(c) That Mrs. Morland is pregnant.
(d) That James is gravely ill.

12. 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.

13. Where does General Tilney go by himself for a time during Catherine's stay at Northanger?
(a) Bath.
(b) Fullerton.
(c) A business trip.
(d) Woodston.

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

15. What old song does John mention to Catherine?
(a) "Going to One Wedding Brings on Another".
(b) "Sisters and Brothers, Marry You Off!"
(c) "Let us Marry One and All".
(d) "I'll Marry you and be Merry".

Short Answer Questions

1. After a month has passed, how much longer does Eleanor extend Catherine's invitation at Northanger Abbey?

2. How do General Tilney's children act in his presence?

3. Who tells Eleanor that Catherine cannot join her for their walk?

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

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

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