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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) Write a letter to Eleanor.
(b) Write a letter to her parents.
(c) Pack her belongings.
(d) Do an inventory of her dresses.

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

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

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

5. While admiring the view, what past-time is a topic of discussion with Catherine and Henry?
(a) Singing.
(b) Drawing.
(c) Painting.
(d) Hunting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who had General Tilney hoped to meet in Bath?

2. What strikes Catherine as odd about Northanger Abbey?

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

4. What old song does John mention to Catherine?

5. What arrives for Catherine at the beginning of Chapter 15?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why doesn't Catherine like historical books?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Isabella justify dancing with Captain Tilney?

10. Why does Catherine become troubled when Henry and Eleanor speak of Isabella's financial situation?

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