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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. On Catherine's first night at Northanger Abbey, what is the weather like?
(a) Rainy.
(b) Stormy and windy.
(c) Calm.
(d) Cold and breezy.

2. When Catherine retires to her room at Northanger Abbey to consider the news from James, why does she feel obliged to immediately leave it again?
(a) The room smelled strange.
(b) The housemaids were within.
(c) The room was too bright.
(d) Catherine was too restless.

3. What do Catherine and Henry discuss on the walk?
(a) Hunting.
(b) The Monarchy.
(c) Fashion.
(d) Novels.

4. What do Catherine, Eleanor and the General do on Catherine's first morning at Northanger Abbey?
(a) Play cards.
(b) Tour the estate's gardens.
(c) Tour Mrs. Tilney's chambers.
(d) Go for a carriage ride.

5. In Chapter 17, what does Catherine find herself occasionally fantasizing about?
(a) Being asked to dance by every man at the ball.
(b) Being engaged to Henry.
(c) Finding a haunted castle.
(d) Discovering a hidden passageway.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which member of the Tilney family would not be leaving Bath with the rest?

2. How does Catherine find the Tilney family dynamic?

3. How old was Eleanor when her mother passed away?

4. What does Catherine believe is the "wickedest thing in existence"?

5. How do General Tilney's children act in his presence?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Catherine like historical books?

2. How does Isabella justify dancing with Captain Tilney?

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

4. How does Catherine feel about her brother's engagement?

5. What does Catherine learn about Northanger Abbey?

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

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

8. What does General Tilney do to Catherine in Chapter 28 that is considered very rude?

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

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

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