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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. Besides Henry Tilney, what is Catherine's passion?

2. On Catherine's first night at Northanger Abbey, what is the weather like?

3. By how long do the Allens extend their stay in Bath?

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

5. What is Catherine's reaction to the news conveyed in the letter from James?

Short Essay Questions

1. Upon realizing her suspicions of his father, how does Henry attempt to calm Catherine's overactive imagination?

2. What about her dinner with the Tilneys caused Catherine disappointment?

3. How does General Tilney treat Catherine on their first meeting?

4. How does Northanger Abbey fail to meet Catherine's expectations?

5. Why was Mrs. Allen not happy at the news of James' engagement and return to Fullerton?

6. Why do Henry and Isabella doubt that General Tilney will allow a marriage between Captain Tilney and Isabella?

7. What does Isabella's letter to Catherine say in Chapter 26?

8. What does General Tilney do to Catherine in Chapter 28 that is considered very rude?

9. How does Henry reassure Catherine of his brother's intentions?

10. Describe the room that Catherine stays in at Northanger Abbey.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What significance do carriages have in the novel "Northanger Abbey"?

Essay Topic 2

"Northanger Abbey" can easily be seen as a coming-of-age story. Catherine is introduced as a young lady of seventeen, and the novel concludes with a more mature and experienced protagonist. Discuss how "Northanger Abbey" is a coming-of-age story.

Essay Topic 3

Research the Austen canon. According to literary critics, how does "Northanger Abbey" compare to Austen's other works in terms of writing style, tone and plot?

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