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

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

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

4. What topic does Catherine say she is not interested in reading about?
(a) Geography.
(b) History.
(c) Science.
(d) Religion.

5. Who discovers Catherine in Mrs. Tilney's chambers?
(a) Henry.
(b) Eleanor.
(c) General Tilney.
(d) A maid.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does General Tilney make Catherine feel uncomfortable?

2. What is Catherine told was the cause of Mrs. Tilney's death?

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

4. What do Catherine and Henry discuss on the walk?

5. What reassures Catherine of General Tilney's good intentions of her?

Short Essay Questions

1. Upon realizing her suspicions of his father, how does Henry attempt to calm Catherine's overactive imagination?

2. What does Isabella's letter to Catherine say in Chapter 26?

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

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

5. How does Catherine feel about her brother's engagement?

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

7. At the end of Chapter 14, what does Catherine learn of the trip to Clifton?

8. Why doesn't Catherine like historical books?

9. Why do Henry and Isabella doubt that General Tilney will allow a marriage between Captain Tilney and Isabella?

10. What does Catherine make of the growing attachment between Isabella and Captain Tilney?

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