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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. How much older is Isabella than Catherine?

2. What separates Catherine and Isabella for a time at the ball?

3. How do Mrs. Allen and Mrs. Thorpe know each other?

4. How does Catherine describe her ideal man physically?

5. What is Mrs. Allen's passion?

Short Essay Questions

1. What explanation is given for Catherine being turned away at the Tilney home?

2. What is puzzling to Catherine about her conversation with John Thorpe on the topic of the carriage her brother drives?

3. What does Catherine tell Mr. Tilney she does not do, and how does he react?

4. Describe Catherine's family.

5. Why does Catherine leave the dance early?

6. Why does Catherine tell Henry that she cannot dance with him?

7. Who does Catherine meet in Chapter 3?

8. Why is Catherine invited to Bath with the Allens?

9. What information does Mrs. Allen give Catherine about Henry's mother?

10. What comment does Austen make about fashion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the settings of "Northanger Abbey" and how each place affects the actions and future of Catherine.

Essay Topic 2

"Northanger Abbey" is a story about youthful love and friendship. Discuss the portrayal of 19th Century youth in the novel "Northanger Abbey".

Essay Topic 3

Is Catherine a relatable heroine? Why or why not?

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