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

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

3. By how long do the Allens extend their stay in Bath?
(a) A fortnight.
(b) A month.
(c) Six weeks.
(d) A week.

4. How old was Eleanor when her mother passed away?
(a) Thirteen.
(b) Three.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Eight.

5. Which member of the Tilney family would not be leaving Bath with the rest?
(a) Henry Tilney.
(b) Eleanor Tilney.
(c) Captain Tilney.
(d) General Tilney.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Catherine's reaction to the news conveyed in the letter from James?

3. What does Catherine claim to have just learned to love?

4. What does Catherine think of Isabella encouraging Capt. Tilney's attention?

5. Who seems to be always at hand when not wanted?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why doesn't Catherine like historical books?

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

4. How does Isabella justify dancing with Captain Tilney?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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