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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. How does Catherine interpret the letter she receives from Isabella in Chapter 26?
(a) As sincere and apologetic.
(b) As insincere and mean-spirited.
(c) As pathetic and sad.
(d) As grasping and self-serving.

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

3. What arrives for Catherine at the beginning of Chapter 15?
(a) A letter from Mrs. Morland.
(b) A letter from Henry.
(c) A letter from Eleanor.
(d) A note from Isabella.

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

5. What is Catherine's reaction to the news conveyed in the letter from James?
(a) Catherine is surprised.
(b) Catherine is confused.
(c) Catherine has no reaction.
(d) Catherine is moved to tears.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is John Thorpe headed when he leaves in Chapter 15?

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

3. On Catherine's first night at Northanger Abbey, what is the weather like?

4. Where do Catherine, Eleanor and Henry go for their walk?

5. After the suspicions she had of General Tilney are revealed, what does Catherine fear?

Short Essay Questions

1. What about her dinner with the Tilneys caused Catherine disappointment?

2. What tactic does Isabella use in order to convince Catherine to go on the trip to Clifton?

3. Why doesn't Catherine like historical books?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why does the General not notice that Catherine is upset at breakfast?

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