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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. What does Isabella suggest Catherine do to break her engagement with Eleanor?
(a) Pretend that there are family matters to attend to.
(b) Say she had a previous engagement.
(c) Tell Eleanor that Mrs. Allen needs assistance.
(d) Pretend to be sick.

2. Who do the Allen's warn Catherine to distance herself from?
(a) Mrs. Hughes.
(b) Eleanor Tilney.
(c) John Thorpe.
(d) Henry Tilney.

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

4. Who seems to be always at hand when not wanted?
(a) General Tilney.
(b) Henry.
(c) The maid.
(d) Eleanor.

5. How do General Tilney's children act in his presence?
(a) They are flamboyant.
(b) They are quiet.
(c) They are loving.
(d) They are modest.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is William?

2. After receiving her invitation to Northanger Abbey, what does Catherine hurry back to the Allens' to do?

3. What does Henry assure Catherine that his brother Frederick is aware of?

4. What collection of documents does Catherine find in her room at Northanger Abbey?

5. At the beginning of Chapter 18, where does Catherine meet Isabella?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does Catherine describe General Tilney as 'liberal'?

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

7. What does Catherine learn about Northanger Abbey?

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

9. How does Isabella justify dancing with Captain Tilney?

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

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