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Chapters 1–8
Northanger Abbey · Jane Austen
Chapters 1–8 Quiz
An unlikely heroine, the journey to Bath, Henry Tilney, the Thorpes, and the defence of the novel.
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Q1
of 10
How does the novel begin?
A
With Catherine already lost in a ruined abbey
B
With a long letter from Catherine to her mother
C
With the General arriving at Fullerton one night
D
By saying no one would think Catherine a heroine
Q2
of 10
Which game did the young Catherine prefer to dolls?
A
Chess
B
Hoops
C
Cricket
D
Cards
Q3
of 10
Why do the Allens go to Bath?
A
To find Catherine a husband
B
To visit Mrs. Thorpe
C
To buy a new house
D
For Mr. Allen's health
Q4
of 10
How does Catherine meet Henry Tilney?
A
The master of ceremonies introduces them
B
He rescues her from a runaway horse
C
Her brother James brings him to dinner
D
He is staying in the house with the Allens
Q5
of 10
What does Henry surprise Mrs. Allen by knowing all about?
A
Horses
B
Muslin
C
Cards
D
Wine
Q6
of 10
Who is Mrs. Thorpe?
A
Catherine's rich godmother
B
Mrs. Allen's old schoolfellow
C
The Tilneys' housekeeper
D
A milliner in Milsom Street
Q7
of 10
Which novels does the narrator praise in her defence of the novel?
A
Udolpho, Clermont and Pamela
B
Tom Jones, Clarissa and Evelina
C
Cecilia, Camilla and Belinda
D
Waverley, Emma and Persuasion
Q8
of 10
Which novel is Catherine reading in Bath?
A
The Mysteries of Udolpho
B
The Castle of Otranto
C
Sir Charles Grandison, by Richardson
D
The Monk, by Lewis
Q9
of 10
How does John Thorpe first talk to Catherine?
A
Praising her brother James warmly
B
Boasting about his horse and gig
C
Asking her about novels she likes
D
Quietly, and with great politeness
Q10
of 10
Why can't Catherine dance with Henry when he reappears?
A
She is engaged to John Thorpe
B
Mrs. Allen forbids her to dance
C
She has hurt her ankle
D
Henry is dancing with Isabella