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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why is the trip to Bristol called off?
2. What is it said that Catherine's family are not in the habit of doing in order to increase their importance?
3. How do James and John know each other?
4. What aspect of the trip itinerary interests Catherine?
5. Who does Henry say is to blame for denying Catherine's visit at the Tilney home?
Short Essay Questions
1. What misunderstanding does John apparently have of the Morland family?
2. Why is Catherine invited to Bath with the Allens?
3. Who do Catherine and Isabella meet on the streets at the beginning of Chapter 7?
4. What explanation is given for Catherine being turned away at the Tilney home?
5. How did Catherine's family act on the day of her departure?
6. What does Catherine tell Mr. Tilney she does not do, and how does he react?
7. How does Isabella already know of Catherine?
8. Who does Catherine meet in Chapter 3?
9. Describe Mrs. Allen.
10. What are Catherine's feelings as she climbs into the carriage for the trip to Bristol?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Austen uses comedy to poke fun at the misfortunes of the characters in "Northanger Abbey". Answer the following questions in an essay:
a) Is Austen's use of comedy effective?
b) What tone does Austen's humor cast on the story?
c) Does Austen's humor translate to the 21st Century?
Essay Topic 2
Love and romance are a major theme of the story.
Discuss the pairings of the following couples, the issues they faced, and whether they had a "happy ending".
a) Henry and Catherine
b) John and Catherine
c) Isabella and James
d) Isabella and Captain Tilney
e) Eleanor and her secret lover
Essay Topic 3
Compare and contrast the friendship Catherine had with Isabella and the friendship Catherine had with Eleanor. Who was a better friend to Catherine? Why?
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