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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. What strikes Catherine as odd about Northanger Abbey?

2. What collection of documents does Catherine find in her room at Northanger Abbey?

3. What do Catherine, Eleanor and the General do on Catherine's first morning at Northanger Abbey?

4. What reassures Catherine of General Tilney's good intentions of her?

5. How far is Northanger Abbey from Bath?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Isabella justify dancing with Captain Tilney?

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

5. Why does Catherine become troubled when Henry and Eleanor speak of Isabella's financial situation?

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

7. What were the circumstances of Mrs. Tilney's death?

8. What convinces Henry of Catherine's good nature?

9. What does Catherine make of the growing attachment between Isabella and Captain Tilney?

10. Why does Catherine decide to visit Mrs. Tilney's chambers alone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Northanger Abbey and what it symbolizes for the protagonist.

Essay Topic 2

The English class system of the early 19th Century is a prominent theme of "Northanger Abbey". The characters of the story must follow the social rules, and doing so often leads to obstacles, misunderstandings and separation. Discuss the effects that the social rules of the high class had on the central characters of the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the two men who pursue the young protagonist; Henry Tilney and John Thorpe.

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