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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. After receiving her invitation to Northanger Abbey, what does Catherine hurry back to the Allens' to do?
(a) Pack her belongings.
(b) Write a letter to Eleanor.
(c) Write a letter to her parents.
(d) Do an inventory of her dresses.

2. How does Catherine find the Tilney family dynamic?
(a) Comfortable.
(b) Awkward.
(c) Caring.
(d) Restrained.

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

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

5. What does Catherine decide to tell James of the letter she receives from Isabella in Chapter 26?
(a) Everything.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Only that Isabella is well.
(d) Captain Tilney deceived Isabella.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Catherine, Eleanor and the General do on Catherine's first morning at Northanger Abbey?

2. After Catherine's departure, how much longer will the Allens stay in Bath?

3. What old song does John mention to Catherine?

4. What surprises Catherine about Mrs. Tilney's chambers?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Henry believe a liking for flowers is healthy for women?

2. What convinces Henry of Catherine's good nature?

3. Why was Mrs. Allen not happy at the news of James' engagement and return to Fullerton?

4. How does Henry reassure Catherine of his brother's intentions?

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

6. How does General Tilney treat Catherine on their first meeting?

7. Why doesn't Catherine like historical books?

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

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

10. How does Isabella justify dancing with Captain Tilney?

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