Northanger Abbey — Questions and answers

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What did Mr. and Mrs. Allen invite Catherine Morland to do?

Choices

  1. They invited Catherine Morland to help them write a novel.
  2. They invited Catherine Morland to attend a grand social event in her village.
  3. They invited Catherine Morland to live with them at Fullerton Parsonage.
  4. They invited Catherine Morland to visit the city of Bath with them. ✓

Answer: They invited Catherine Morland to visit the city of Bath with them.

From page 1

Who approached Catherine in the Pump-room of Bath when she felt lost?

Choices

  1. John Thorpe approached Catherine to talk about his horses.
  2. A well-dressed gentleman approached Catherine to ask her to dance.
  3. Isabella Thorpe approached Catherine with a ready smile. ✓
  4. Mrs. Allen approached Catherine to introduce her to someone.

Answer: Isabella Thorpe approached Catherine with a ready smile.

From page 2

Who asked Catherine to dance at the public ball in the Upper Rooms?

Choices

  1. John Thorpe asked Catherine to dance at the public ball.
  2. Henry Tilney asked Catherine to dance at the public ball. ✓
  3. Eleanor Tilney asked Catherine to dance at the public ball.
  4. General Tilney asked Catherine to dance at the public ball.

Answer: Henry Tilney asked Catherine to dance at the public ball.

From page 3

Whose company did Catherine Morland prefer during her days in Bath?

Choices

  1. Catherine Morland preferred the company of Henry Tilney and Eleanor Tilney. ✓
  2. Catherine Morland preferred to spend time alone reading novels.
  3. Catherine Morland preferred the company of Isabella Thorpe and John Thorpe.
  4. Catherine Morland preferred the company of Mrs. Allen and her friends.

Answer: Catherine Morland preferred the company of Henry Tilney and Eleanor Tilney.

From page 4

Where did Henry and Eleanor Tilney invite Catherine to visit?

Choices

  1. Henry and Eleanor Tilney invited Catherine to visit a picturesque village.
  2. Henry and Eleanor Tilney invited Catherine to visit a grand castle.
  3. Henry and Eleanor Tilney invited Catherine to visit a library of ancient manuscripts.
  4. Henry and Eleanor Tilney invited Catherine to visit their family home, Northanger Abbey. ✓

Answer: Henry and Eleanor Tilney invited Catherine to visit their family home, Northanger Abbey.

From page 5

Who greeted Catherine, Henry, and Eleanor when they arrived at Northanger Abbey?

Choices

  1. General Tilney greeted them at Northanger Abbey. ✓
  2. John Thorpe greeted them at Northanger Abbey.
  3. Mrs. Allen greeted them at Northanger Abbey.
  4. A kind servant greeted them at Northanger Abbey.

Answer: General Tilney greeted them at Northanger Abbey.

From page 6

What did Catherine find inside the old wooden chest in her bedroom at Northanger Abbey?

Choices

  1. Catherine found a secret passage behind the chest.
  2. Catherine found an account book and a laundry list in the chest. ✓
  3. Catherine found jewels and ghostly relics in the chest.
  4. Catherine found ancient documents and lost letters in the chest.

Answer: Catherine found an account book and a laundry list in the chest.

From page 7

What did Henry Tilney explain to Catherine about his mother's death?

Choices

  1. Henry Tilney explained that his mother was part of a family mystery.
  2. Henry Tilney explained that his mother had a hidden sorrow.
  3. Henry Tilney explained that his mother died from illness. ✓
  4. Henry Tilney explained that his mother left secret documents.

Answer: Henry Tilney explained that his mother died from illness.

From page 8

Why did General Tilney order Catherine to leave Northanger Abbey?

Choices

  1. General Tilney ordered Catherine to leave because she uncovered a secret.
  2. General Tilney ordered Catherine to leave because she was too imaginative.
  3. General Tilney ordered Catherine to leave because she argued with Eleanor.
  4. General Tilney ordered Catherine to leave because he believed she was penniless. ✓

Answer: General Tilney ordered Catherine to leave because he believed she was penniless.

From page 9

Who arrived at Fullerton Parsonage to explain General Tilney's anger to Catherine?

Choices

  1. Henry Tilney arrived at Fullerton Parsonage to explain his father's anger. ✓
  2. Mrs. Allen arrived at Fullerton Parsonage to explain the situation.
  3. John Thorpe arrived at Fullerton Parsonage to explain his lies.
  4. Eleanor Tilney arrived at Fullerton Parsonage to explain her father's anger.

Answer: Henry Tilney arrived at Fullerton Parsonage to explain his father's anger.

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