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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Catherine interpret the letter she receives from Isabella in Chapter 26?

2. Who does Catherine find alone in the breakfast parlor?

3. What does Isabella suggest Catherine do to break her engagement with Eleanor?

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

5. What does Isabella say of James in her letter to Catherine in Chapter 26?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Catherine learn about Northanger Abbey?

2. Upon touring the interior of the Abbey, what is Catherine's opinion of the formal drawing-room?

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

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

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

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

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

8. What were the circumstances of Mrs. Tilney's death?

9. How does Isabella justify dancing with Captain Tilney?

10. What effect does the weather have on Catherine's first night at the Abbey?

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