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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Catherine see in front of the Tilney pew at church?
(a) A statue of a Tilney ancestor.
(b) A plaque acknowledging General Tilney's patronage.
(c) A bouquet of black roses.
(d) A monument to the memory of Mrs. Tilney.

2. Where is John Thorpe headed when he leaves in Chapter 15?
(a) Gloucestershire.
(b) Oxford.
(c) London.
(d) Fullerton.

3. What strikes Catherine as odd about Northanger Abbey?
(a) It is haunted.
(b) It is modern.
(c) It is small.
(d) It is unfurnished.

4. What does Henry assure Catherine that his brother Frederick is aware of?
(a) Catherine's feelings for Henry.
(b) Isabella's feelings for him.
(c) Isabella's engagement.
(d) James' inability to marry for two to three years.

5. What does Isabella's letter from John state within?
(a) That John will remain in London indefinitely.
(b) That John has married an acquaintance from London.
(c) That John intends to ask for Catherine's hand in marriage.
(d) That John will be returning in a month's time.

6. What does Catherine find in her room at Northanger Abbey?
(a) A novel she has not yet read.
(b) A large chest.
(c) An old love letter.
(d) A lock of hair.

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

8. Who does Catherine find alone in the breakfast parlor?
(a) Eleanor.
(b) A servant.
(c) General Tilney.
(d) Henry.

9. Why does Isabella fear she will not be accepted by John's parents?
(a) James is arranged to marry another.
(b) Her reputation is not as it should be.
(c) Her fortune is small.
(d) The Morlands are strict.

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

11. After Catherine reveals her suspicions of General Tilney, how is Henry's behavior towards her different at dinner?
(a) He is rude towards her.
(b) He ignores her completely.
(c) He is honest about his romantic feelings.
(d) He pays her more attention than usual.

12. What time of day does Catherine leave Northanger Abbey?
(a) Early in the morning.
(b) After breakfast.
(c) Midday.
(d) Late at night.

13. Where is Henry's home?
(a) Bath.
(b) Fullerton.
(c) London.
(d) Woodston.

14. How does Catherine interpret the letter she receives from Isabella in Chapter 26?
(a) As pathetic and sad.
(b) As insincere and mean-spirited.
(c) As grasping and self-serving.
(d) As sincere and apologetic.

15. What arrives for Catherine at the beginning of Chapter 15?
(a) A letter from Mrs. Morland.
(b) A letter from Eleanor.
(c) A note from Isabella.
(d) A letter from Henry.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long will it be before James is financially able to marry?

3. Where do James and Isabella become engaged?

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

5. What do Catherine and Henry discuss on the walk?

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